Phnom Penh: Cambodia has been rated and ranked number 1 in the world by the famous US magazine and research institution U.S. News & World Report as a country with sustainable management, use of land and natural resources in 2026.
According to the media outlet SEA Infographics, Cambodia has received a global ranking of number 1, ahead of Slovenia (number 2) and Paraguay (number 3). In particular, in Southeast Asia, Cambodia ranks first, followed by Laos (number 2) and Myanmar (number 3).
The U.S. News & World Report focused on several indicators, such as good management of natural resources, prevention of deforestation, protection of biodiversity in protected areas, which cover approximately 41% of the country’s land area, low carbon emissions through additional tree planting strategies, and management of air quality, water resources, and land in Cambodia, which received the highest scores.
Please note that recently, Cambodia was rated number 1 in the world by the famous US research institution U.S. News & World Report as the country with the cleanest natural environment in the world in 2026.
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