On 24–25 September 2026, Ponlok Khmer, in collaboration with the Provincial Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and local authorities, and with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organized an outreach meeting on climate resilience through agroecology, and on the impacts of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and soil degradation.
The activity was held with farmers from six villages: Sa-Aem, Kampong Pour, Kampong Krasaing, Kampong Chrey, Kampong Preah Ent, and Kampong Sami, in Chep District, Preah Vihear Province.
Objectives
The main objective was to raise farmers’ awareness of the impacts of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and to promote safe and sustainable farming practices in order to:
- Maintain and restore soil quality
- Manage and use water resources efficiently
- Reduce environmental impacts
- Strengthen climate resilience
Techniques Shared
During the meeting, participants learned about agroecology techniques such as:
- Growing crops, vegetables, and fruit trees
- Using natural fertilizers and making compost
- Managing pests through natural methods
- Managing and using water sources for irrigation
- Maintaining and restoring soil quality
- Raising chickens using natural methods
Participants
A total of 289 people took part, including 171 women, with a focus on the participation of older farmers, youth, and women.
Expected Outcomes Through this outreach and knowledge exchange, farmers can apply the knowledge and techniques they gained to their farming, helping reduce impacts on soil, the environment, and health, while strengthening climate resilience.