Cambodia sets example for climate action in the cooling sector
Phnom Penh, 9 March 2023 – The government of Cambodia is launching today its first national strategic plan on cooling – one of the largest contributors to global warming – to lead the country to a greener, cleaner and low-carbon future.
Solar mini-grids bring new opportunities to off-grid communities in Cambodia
In February of 2021, the UNDP energy team made its first visit to Pa Tang village in Ratanakiri province. A young man named Mr Veth acted as their guide, taking them by motorbike into the forest to assess potential sites for pico hydro, i.e., sites with less than 5 kW capacity of hydropower, that could […]
Cambodian research fellow urges nations to join efforts for energy security
As the changing geopolitical landscape continues to threaten energy security, countries need to work together to secure energy supplies and promote new energy, experts said.
Experts highlight Cambodia’s need for developing green finance system
Experts urged Cambodia to develop a green finance market system that would be attractive and appear sustainable to potential investors at the recently held Green Energy Finance: Challenges and Opportunities forum. The need for the private sector and the government to align infrastructure and energy projects with climate goals was also highlighted.
Experts highlight Cambodia’s need for developing green finance system
Cambodia minister asks world leaders to take extra climate change measures
PHNOM PENH – Minister of Environment Say Samal called on high-emission countries to show leadership and responsibility by increasing their climate change adaption measures and raising their targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions.
Cambodia announces its National Cooling Action Plan
The Cambodian Ministry of Environment has announced its new National Cooling Action Plan for Cambodia, the first to be developed in South-East Asia. ESCAP, in partnership with UNEP under the framework of the Cool Coalition and with the support of Energy Foundation China, jointly developed a National Cooling Action Plan Methodology which was piloted in […]
Cambodia minister asks world leaders to take extra climate change measures
