Background
On 26 February 2026, H.E. Minister Thao Chetha, Minister of Water Resources and Meteorology and Chairman of the National Commission for Reservoir Management, chaired a high-level meeting to review the 2025 annual results and outline the direction for 2026 of the Secretariat of the National Commission for Reservoir Management. The meeting took place at the Ministry’s main conference hall.
The Commission operates under the 2015 Sub-Decree No. 98 ANKR.BK concerning the management of reservoirs to ensure effective, sustainable conservation and development, consistent with Cambodia’s Water Resources Management Law.
Scope of Application
The governance framework applies to reservoir management across Cambodia, coordinated by the National Commission, provincial and municipal reservoir management committees, and supported by their Secretariat. It involves multi-sectoral cooperation among ministries, relevant institutions, and development partners.
Key Provisions or Decisions
In his opening remarks, Minister Thao Chetha praised the 2025 achievements resulting from responsible work and professionalism by Commission members, ministries, partner agencies, and stakeholders. He acknowledged ongoing challenges in reservoir management which require more active cross-sector involvement to jointly discuss and find solutions.
The meeting aimed to consolidate outcomes from 2025 and set priorities for continuous improvements and cooperation in 2026, emphasizing operational effectiveness of the reservoir governance mechanism.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
Although not directly addressing private investment or business compliance issues, the meeting underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening multi-agency coordination and sustainable resource management. This stability and governance framework provides an important context for water resource users, including agricultural and energy sectors, ensuring clearer institutional mandates and interagency collaboration.
Official Source
Information sourced from the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology official Facebook post dated 26 February 2026: https://www.facebook.com/mowramcambodia/posts/pfbid02zi2jywcMhnUxQdpMyKEFoZHmoNjrC61Sr6M5yCvLRZq1aYtWJXg4VES8Lhmbsx7Zl.
