Climate change worse threat than Ukraine war, says Cambodian PM Hun Sen


National Committee for Disaster Management (NCDM) reported one death and a single case of severe injuries after strong winds wreaked havoc in Siem Reap town’s Slakram commune on March 29. - Phnom Penh Post/ANN

PHNOM PENH, April 1 (Phnom Penh Post/ANN): Prime Minister Hun Sen describes climate change as the single worst threat humanity faces today, predicting that – contrary to popular belief – the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict will end eventually through compromises.

Hun Sen made the remarks while addressing a March 30 graduation ceremony for over 6,000 students from the National Institute of Business (NIB) in Phnom Penh.

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