Tina: Cambodia prepared to offset climate change effects

• Published date: 10 March 2023
• Publication title: The Phnom Penh Post

Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina said his ministry is preparing to mitigate the impact of climate change by adding improved irrigation systems and reservoirs to the Kingdom's farming infrastructure.

Tina said climate change is a common concern that governments and relevant institutions around the world are working to address together.

'The main problems are drought and early seasonal rains. Recently, it rained during the dry season, damaging several crops. The ministry has dispensed new seed varieties to the farmers who were affected,' he said in an interview with Radio France International (RFI).

'I hope that no serious disruptions happen during this dry season, but we are prepared to counter the effects of droughts by establishing new canal and reservoir systems. In line with the government's policies, we are working closely with the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology to mitigate the impact of climate change,' he added.

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