Ministry, WCS extend conservation deal
Publication date 27 November 2021 | 20:30 | ICT

The Ministry of Environment and Wildlife Conservation Society Cambodia Programme (WCS) on November 25 signed a project agreement renewal to carry out conservation work in four protected areas, the NGO said in a statement.

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