Cambodia and seven other governments recently launched a six-year $340-million project in Siem Reap to reduce the output of hazardous chemicals from the textile and construction industries.
The eight countries are members of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), an international grouping formed to provide money and technical support to combat major environmental challenges.
The $340 million in funding comprises $45 million from Cambodia and the other GEF countries and $295 million from international agencies and environmental organisations.
