Funan Techo Canal Financing: Cambodia has secured nearly $1B in loan support from China Exim Bank for the Funan Techo Integrated Water Resources Management Project, with officials saying the canal will cut transport costs and strengthen logistics while reshaping economic corridors. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure: Cambodia’s transport ministry and AIIB reviewed progress on a Climate-Resilient Connectivity Enhancement Project, focusing on feasibility work plus environmental and social impact assessments to protect ecosystems and communities. Green Tourism Push: Environment, tourism and rural development ministers are accelerating ecotourism in Kampong Speu and Koh Kong, aiming to link forests, wildlife and cultural sites into a “green corridor” across the Cardamom Mountains, alongside coastal promenade development in Preah Sihanouk. Women’s Rights Setbacks: A CEDAW monitoring report says Cambodian women and girls faced major rights setbacks in 2025, including gender-based violence and technology-facilitated abuse, calling for stronger protection and implementation. Tonle Sap Biodiversity Data: A Tonle Sap Lake study recorded 13 mammal species, underscoring the importance of flooded forests for conservation. Air Pollution Awareness: An editorial highlights air as a shared resource and urges practical steps like avoiding burning rubbish, using safer transport, saving electricity and supporting trees.