Renewables & Finance: Cambodia is pushing renewable energy resilience, with Energy Minister Keo Rottanak saying local banks will play a bigger role in financing clean projects as Cambodia and the ADB design the SCALE initiative to reduce reliance on foreign lenders. Waste & Pollution Control: A new landfill in Serei Saophoan (Banteay Meanchey) under the Tonle Sap Cities project is set to cut pollution and open the door for better recycling, replacing an older open-dumping site linked to open burning and contaminated seepage. Climate Mobilization: The Ministry of Environment is urging nationwide rainy-season tree planting, aiming for at least one million trees annually and distributing millions of saplings through regional nurseries. Biodiversity & Wildlife: A spotlight on wildlife rescue and the scale of animal decline highlights how habitat loss, trafficking, and pollution are driving species toward extinction. Health & HIV: Cambodia marked a major public health milestone as the first Asia-Pacific country to achieve UNAIDS 95-95-95 HIV targets, with UNAIDS praising community-led testing and treatment support. Tourism & Nature Spotlight: Koh Rong appears on a global “best beaches” list, putting Cambodia’s coastal nature in the spotlight. Youth Environmental Action: A KOICA-supported training for Phnom Penh students used basic photography to tackle urban plastic waste and promote 4R habits. Clean Transport Signal: Cambodia Airways received its first ATR 72-600, marketed as lower-fuel and lower-emissions for short-haul routes.