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The Cambodian government has suspended a planned marble mine inside a wildlife sanctuary that it had approved just months earlier. It’s not clear why this commercial extractive concession inside a protected area was approved in the first place, or why it’s now been suspended (but not canceled). The mine would have threatened an important REDD+ project in Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary that benefits both local communities and the area’s biodiversity.https://news.mongabay.com/2023/08/cambodia-approves-then-suspends-marble-mine-in-keo-seima-redd-project/
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Marble maze mining inside a wildlife sanctuary is very dangerous in exposing the wildlife as well as their habitat
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The approval was very flawed and we are glad it could not proceed
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It's important to remember that sustainable development requires a balance between economic progress, environmental protection, and social justice.
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It's a good decision, the government should not just suspend the project, but should disapprove it completely
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This cautious approach reflects a willingness to prioritize the protection of vital ecosystems and biodiversity over short-term economic gains.
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This is a good decision, but canceling will make things better, having a marble mine in the midst of a wildlife sanctuary means so much harm. This is going to affect biodiversity in the land of Cambodia.
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This decision highlights the importance of balancing economic development with environmental conservation, especially in protected areas.
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I'm sure this decision was greatly influenced by the backlash of the environmental community
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The Cambodian government's decision to initially approve and later suspend a marble mine within the Keo Seima Wildlife Sanctuary raises concerns about the integrity of environmental protection efforts, particularly in the context of the REDD+ project. The approval and subsequent suspension without clear explanations suggest a lack of transparency and accountability in the decision-making process.
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This is great ... The marble mine in Keo Seima needs to be cancelled even not being suspended
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Great! The decision to suspend the marble mine in Keo Seima REDD+ project shows a willingness to prioritize environmental protection and support sustainable development.
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@gorffly_mokua we hope that the suspension stands.