Guardians of the Cardamoms
Park Rangers have been safeguarding the lands, nature, and wildlife since medieval times. Their lives are filled with hard work, dangers, and risks. With the support of rangers in Cambodia, Wildlife Alliance provides direct protection to 1.3 million hectares of the Cardamom Rainforest Landscape, Southeast Asia's last unfragmented rainforests. Committed Park rangers undertake year-round surveillance of the Cardamom Rainforest, patrolling by [...]
Cardamoms Forever – A Series Of Exhibitions
Imagine a lush forest, alive with the sounds of wildlife and the vibrant colors of nature. This is the Cardamoms, Southeast Asia's last untouched rainforest. Home to an incredible array of creatures, this forest plays a crucial role in regulating our climate and creating clean air. Unfortunately, this precious ecosystem is under threat from fires and logging. To showcase the beauty [...]
Celebrating a New Generation: The Ongoing Success of the Re-Wilding project at Angkor Wat
In the lush expanses of the Angkor forest, a remarkable story of wildlife conservation and sustainable habitat restoration continues to unfold with great success. We are thrilled to announce the arrival of the third generation of gibbons as part of our re-wilding project in cooperation with the Apsara Authority and Forestry Administration, an initiative that has seen the flourishing of these [...]
Our scholar students have successfully secured internships at the US Embassy in Cambodia
Thanks to The Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project, young students in rural communities have the opportunity to pursue higher education through scholarships. Hem Sunheng and Chom Tong, both from the rural village of Chi Phat, Thmar Bang District, Koh Kong Province, and Meng Minea from Sovanna Baitong village, Kandaol Commune, Botum Sakor District, Koh Kong Province, have been chosen for internships at [...]
Phnom Tamao Chamroeun’s second home!
Initially, the community attempted to get Chamroeun to leave the area by scaring her off with loud noises, flashing lights, and fire. They even tried to hurt her, hoping she would understand and go, but none of these methods worked. Chamroeun, innocent and unaware of the community's concerns, was seeking sustenance. She couldn't fathom why she was being chased away. Realizing [...]
The Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is focusing on supporting the Chorng Indigenous People
The Southern Cardamom REDD+ Project is putting into implementation its improved supporting plan for the Chorng indigenous communities with 3 different angles (1) recognition of indigenous communities (2) preservation of indigenous culture (3) recognition of indigenous land rights. Wildlife Alliance is working to first officially register five more villages as Chorng Indigenous Communities. This allows them to pursue communal land titling, [...]