Kota Kinabalu: Cambodia ranked first globally and in Asean regarding its natural environment. The Buddhist nation manages 73 protected natural areas covering over 7 million hectares, representing approximately 41 per cent of its total land area.
These protected regions have played a pivotal role in forest conservation through enhanced law enforcement measures and the safeguarding of wildlife habitats and biodiversity.
Prof. Sothy Khieng said in his presentation at the recent World Green and Sustainable Summit, here, recently that the primary goal in Western economics is growth with the maximisation of utility and profit unlike in Buddhist economics where the primary goal is balanced well-being and reduction of suffering.
“Western economics values individualism, competition and efficiency, where Buddhist economics promotes moderation, interdependence, and right livelihood,” he said in his talk on “Can Buddhist econonmics offer viable solutions to contemporary issues.”
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