Posted on February, 28 2025

This year, our focus remained on advancing the protection of biodiversity, mitigating human-wildlife conflict, enhancing community engagement, and addressing environmental challenges through targeted initiatives and strategic partnerships.    

WWF Cambodia’s 2024 Annual Report highlights key initiatives and progress made across its core programs, with a strong focus on Environmental Protection and Livelihoods (EPL), the Mangrove Forests for the Future (MFF) initiative, and the Energy Program. These programs collectively aim to conserve Cambodia’s vital ecosystems, improve community resilience, and support sustainable development, while addressing climate change challenges through integrated solutions.

In 2024, WWF Cambodia’s efforts in the Eastern Plains Landscape (EPL) and Mekong Flooded Forest (MFF) saw notable successes in wildlife conservation, habitat protection, and community-driven conservation actions. The year was marked by continued collaboration with the key ministries and local authorities, as well as effective engagement with communities to ensure that conservation goals were aligned with the needs and aspirations of local populations.

WWF Cambodia’s program continues to make significant strides in promoting sustainable livelihoods while ensuring the protection of the environment. The program focuses on enhancing the capacity of local communities to manage their natural resources sustainably, improving biodiversity conservation, and fostering climate resilience. A key achievement in 2024 was the continued success of conservation agreements with local communities, ensuring the protection of critical ecosystems, including forest and freshwater resources. These agreements have provided communities with a sustainable income through eco- tourism, sustainable fisheries, and non-timber forest products. As a result, local communities have benefited from improved livelihoods while contributing to the conservation of Cambodia's rich biodiversity.