Cambodia Launches National Plastic Action Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Pollution

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Cambodia Launches National Plastic Action Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Pollution
Cambodia Launches National Plastic Action Roadmap to Reduce Plastic Pollution./Image credit: Ministry of Environment.

AKP Phnom Penh, January 21, 2026

Cambodia has officially launched a national ‘Plastic Action Roadmap’, aimed at reducing plastic pollution and accelerating the country’s transition to a circular economy, as the government and international partners step up efforts to improve waste management, curb single-use plastics, and unlock new green growth opportunities.

The launch ceremony was held at the Ministry of Environment on January 20, 2026, under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and with the participation of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia, and other relevant stakeholders.

Speaking at the event, H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth said that the development of the Cambodia Plastic Action Roadmap clearly demonstrates the Kingdom’s strong commitment and determination to join the global fight against plastic pollution, and to achieve a “Clean Cambodia” for all generations.

The roadmap—titled “Plastic Action Roadmap in Cambodia: Journey Towards a Circular Plastic Economy”—is an inclusive, evidence-based, and collaborative initiative led by the Ministry of Environment. It sets out a clear national strategy to reduce plastic pollution and increase plastic circularity to 52 per cent by 2040.

The Minister emphasised that this transition goes beyond environmental protection, describing it as a development opportunity capable of creating jobs, driving innovation, and strengthening Cambodia’s economic resilience.

Image credit: Ministry of Environment.
Image credit: Ministry of Environment.