National Campaign for Marine Protection and Sustainable Coastal Tourism

September 14, 2026

Cambodia’s beaches and marine ecosystems are central to coastal tourism, local businesses and community livelihoods.

With support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, UNDP is working with the @Ministry of Tourism to reduce plastic waste and promote more sustainable practices across the tourism sector, including circular economy solutions that help businesses reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer.

On 14 September 2026, we joined local communities, youth, women, private sector partners, tourism associations and civil society in Preah Sihanoukville for the National Campaign for Marine Protection and Sustainable Coastal Tourism, under the theme “Promoting Marine Tourism and Plastic Waste Reduction.”

The aim was to reaffirm our shared responsibility to protect our beaches and marine ecosystems, going beyond a single event and taking continued action for more sustainable tourism.