Lima COP20/CMP10: 8 December 2014, the Side Event on Actions for Low Carbon Development in Developing Countries through the Joint Crediting Mechanism was organized by the Ministry of the Environment of Japan, the Overseas Environment Cooperation Center, Japan (OECC) and the Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC).

This side event, moderated by Jiro Ogahara, OECC, addressed that the JCM, under operation among Japan and 12 partner countries, which aims to facilitate the diffusion of leading low carbon technologies, products, systems, services and infrastructure, as well as the implementation of mitigation actions, and contribute to sustainable development of developing countries and the JCM, addressing current efforts and activities.

Providing an overview of policies towards low carbon development in Cambodia, Mr. Sum Thy, Director of Climate Change Department, Ministry of Environment, noted that next steps involve collaboration with Japanese partners to identify JCM projects, as well as approving the JCM rule and methodology.