Background
On February 11, 2026, the Ministry of Environment of Cambodia provided an official update regarding air quality conditions in the country. This statement specifically addresses reports of significant air quality deterioration in some localized areas and clarifies misunderstandings from certain foreign media coverage.
Scope of Application
The statement pertains to air quality monitoring in Cambodia, focusing on data collected on February 11, 2026, particularly in Phnom Penh and some provinces. It covers particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration levels at specific locations monitored by the ministry’s air quality system.
Key Provisions or Decisions
- Localized significant fluctuations in air quality were recorded mainly around Wat Ounalom area in Phnom Penh between 1:00 AM and 10:00 AM, with PM2.5 concentrations varying from 30µg/m3 to 100µg/m3. The elevated levels quickly returned to normal.
- Other provincial areas showed some localized changes in air quality linked to specific causes like burning activities, not province-wide deterioration.
- The Ministry emphasized that there has not been any emergency declaration regarding air quality nationwide.
- The government has an established real-time air quality monitoring system comprising 59 fixed stations across the country, including one star station and three mobile units to track PM2.5 levels accurately and provide public data continuously.
- The Ministry encourages the public to follow official updates through authorized channels for accurate air quality information and related health advisories.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
The statement affirms the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to transparent and real-time air quality monitoring, underscoring the absence of any national environmental emergency. Businesses and investors can rely on official data for environmental compliance and risk assessment related to air pollution. The emphasis on localized changes suggests that localized mitigation measures are appropriate rather than country-wide interventions.
Official Source
Ministry of Environment, Cambodia, Facebook post dated February 11, 2026. https://www.facebook.com/MinistryOfEnvironmentCambodia/posts/pfbid08hjJAyado591Nw2U9TWrMkor1HaZts7HRfC9585YaVCXmJRFSwkgC92KyqRmbdSQl
