Environmental Management System policy

Concepts

The Angkor region contains many temples that symbolize our nation and is designated a World Heritage Site. It comprises local communities which are an integral part through their long-standing traditions as well as the surrounding area blessed with an exceptional natural environment including forests and water.

We, the Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of Siem Reap (APSARA Authority) as a government body to manage the region, will work closely with relevant authorities and local residents to conserve and maintain the buildings of historical significance as well as developing the region. Through those efforts, we will strive to create a society in order to ensure a sustainable development for the next generations in harmony with “nature, temples, and villages”, or in other words “environment, culture, and the communities”.

Policy

1. Promote environmental conservation measures that are based on the above concepts

We will promote positive measures to save the regional environment while adjusting to the increase of tourists and development of the sightseeing industry to prevent pollution.

2. Promote environmental conservation activities with participation of all stakeholders

- We will ensure a beautiful region where there is little rubbish, by reduction of the amount of refuse and establishing a system to deal with it.
- We will strive to maintain a wholesome aquatic environment, including rivers, lakes, barays, moats & etc.
- We will strive to keep the quality of air constantly clean and fresh.
- We will take good care of the precious forests and conserve them.

3. Provide local residents with environmental education

We will provide local inhabitants as well as the APSARA Authority staff with environmental education, in order to raise awareness over the whole region for the preservation of the environment.

4. Comply with relevant environmental legislation and other requirements

We will not only comply with relevant environmental legislation and other regulations, but will also encourage local residents to observe these laws and rules.

5. Promote continual improvements

We will identify the impact of activities and measures on the environment, establish an environmental management system, which includes viable environmental objectives, targets and action programs, and review them as necessary for continual improvement.

6. We will keep our staff well-informed about this policy, and announce it to the public.