This fact sheet details the context, vision and specific outcomes of the Angkor Water Resilience (AWR) Project.

Angkor was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1992 due to its cultural and natural heritage dating from the ninth to the fifteenth centuries. The anticipated impacts of climate change around Angkor include the increased intensity of drought impacts within the dry season, with more intense rainfall events that could result in flash flooding during the wet season. These predicted events provide a clear rationale for improved water management to ensure that cultural heritage and livelihoods are protected.

The APSARA National Authority (ANA) is responsible for managing Angkor, with a strong vision to promote benefits for heritage and the communities. As a result, they are collaborating with Live & Learn Cambodia on the AWR Project.

With funding from the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the goal of the project is to effectively manage water resources, enhancing the resilience of communities that live within and around Angkor Park.