The 2023 edition followed significant challenges. Originally scheduled for November 2022 in , the pageant was moved to Cambodia after logistical failures—including reports of candidates being left without food or accommodation—led to accusations of it being a scam. The successful hosting in Cambodia served as a "relaunch" for the organization, reaffirming its commitment to environmental and cultural heritage through activities such as visiting Angkor Wat . Recent Legacy
The competition featured representatives from various nations, with the final top seven as follows: Maria Luisa Varela ( Philippines ) 1st Runner-up: Zimbabwe 2nd Runner-up: Japan 3rd Runner-up: Vietnam 4th Runner-up: Finland 5th Runner-up: Latvia 6th Runner-up: Cambodia Advocacy and Mission Miss Planet International 2023
The Miss Planet International pageant is deeply rooted in the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Candidates are tasked with proposing a "Sustainable Development Goal #18" to enrich the 2030 Agenda, focusing on saving the planet and humanity. Varela’s platform emphasized a "4S" approach: dumping waste. Stop deforestation. Stop killing wildlife. Start planting trees together. Event Context and Controversy The 2023 edition followed significant challenges