KY Channimol

Cambodia

Ky is currently the Chief Officer of the Office of Policy Coordination under the General Directorate of Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Environment, Cambodia. With a Master’s in Marine Science specializing in marine biology from Zhejiang University, China (2017-2020), her expertise is on harmful algal blooms. Over the past seven years, Ky’s career has seamlessly blended scientific rigor with policy coordination, contributing significantly to biodiversity conservation,climate change, water governance, and sustainable development in her home country. From conducting impactful lab experiments to actively shaping marine and ocean management policies, she brings a holistic approach to environmental challenges. As the Chief Officer at the Office of Policy Coordination, Ky is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific knowledge and effective policy implementation for a sustainable and resilient environmental future in Cambodia and beyond.