PolicyTuesday, August 11, 2026Mongabay
Cambodia’s banned sand trade with Singapore appears to be back
Recent reports indicate that Cambodia's Koh Kong province has sanctioned a new sand mining operation aimed at exporting to Singapore, raising concerns as this comes despite a decade-long national ban on such exports implemented due to environmental degradation. This development highlights the challenges in enforcing environmental policies and the ongoing risks of illegal trade in resources like sand.
