Cambodia Environmental Problems

Not unlike the rest of the world Cambodia faces serious environmental problems. Their main problems include such things as population growth, air pollution, water pollution, solid waste disposal and loss of ecosystem, through urbanization and deforestation. Cambodia being a country with very little wealth has had quite a hard time dealing with these issues.
First off let us look at their population growth, which is one of the more primary reasons for most of their ecological problems. The population is Cambodia is estimated to be 11.2 million with an average growth rate of 2.8 percent. It is predicted to reach 22.8 million by 2025. From our previous studies we know that population growth is one of the primary contributor to air pollution and deforestation. Cambodia’s major natural resources include fish, meat, grains and vegetables. With the overcrowding of the country it has become increasingly more difficult to obtain healthy fertile farmlands, which in turn puts a strain on th



	Cold War .... Environmental effects from chemical agents and the colossal social problems caused by .... the war, particularly of the American bombing campaigns in Cambodia. .... (3901 16 )

	Landmines .... In Cambodia there are more mines than people .... the world there is undeniable environmental damage being .... The problems associated with landmines were addressed in .... (1102 4 )

	Vietnam Economy .... the South and it led to severe economic problems. .... Invasion of Cambodia in December 1978 and subsequent .... Another area of concern is environmental degradation and .... (2798 11 )

	United Nations .... the UN Transitional Authority in Cambodia (UNTAC), was .... ways of solving global problems, by focusing on .... and coordinate sound environmental practices everywhere. .... (4526 18 )

	ASEAN .... solution to the so-called Cambodia problem. " The .... in addressing the Asian economic and environmental crises .... these criticisms and countless other problems it is .... (1375 6 )

An increasing problem of pesticides also exists within Cambodia. Their unstable government has not yet been able to make or enforce law pertaining to the storage, package, distribution and disposal of such dangerous materials causing a great health and environmental concern.

“ If Cambodia is going to prosper as a country, it is important that they first solve their environmental problems. Cambodia's natural resources, namely its forests and fish, are very important for many reasons such as a source of income and providing food for the country. If these resources are damaged or not protected it will pose serious problems. Also it is important that the country takes care of its problems with toxic waste. The easiest and most effective way to do this would be to join the Basel Convention. One of the government's top priorities should be to protect the environment because without it Cambodia will have more serious and widespread problems in the future.”

Some topics in this essay:
Pollution, Overpopulation, Waste, Environmentalism, Air Pollution, The Country, World Population, Population Growth, Ecology, Acid Rain,

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PROFESSIONAL ESSAYS:

Japan & Asia's Economic Development .... Laos and Cambodia are barely functioning. .... government funds toward eliminating recurrent power shortages and rising environmental problems (Pierson, 1994, p .... (9559 38 )

Geopolitical Trends .... reforms in El Salvador, and attempting to establish democracy in Cambodia. .... UN may begin to address such various problems as environmental pollution, global .... (2624 10 )

Japanese Foreign Investment in East Asia .... Laos and Cambodia are barely functioning. .... government funds toward eliminating recurrent power shortages and rising environmental problems (Pierson, 1994, p .... (9947 40 )

Comparison of the United States with Thailand .... traffic snarls, rural poverty, and environmental pollution .... In addition to the problems of a developing .... seeking sanctuary in Thailand from neighboring Cambodia. .... (2473 10 )

ASEAN .... a body that could solve problems of mutual .... is working with Thailand to bring Cambodia into the .... Organized Crime, Money Laundering, Environmental Crime, Illegal .... (4116 16 )

MARKETING PLAN FOR TIGER BEER .... 1). ABP operates 14 breweries in Cambodia, China, Malaysia .... four tools applied in the environmental scanning for .... crisis in 2003 caused major problems for beer .... (2328 9 )

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