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Launch of the Action Planning and Financing Framework Exercise
13 Jul 2013 3,763

On the 11th of July 2013 in Phnom Penh, over 90 participants from key line ministries and development partners met to discuss the operationalization of the climate change strategic plans at the “inception workshop for the development of a National Climate Change Financing Framework and Climate...

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Media Training on Climate Change
08 Jul 2013 4,743

15 provincial reporters just completed a climate change training course, and produced over 37 radio and television articles on the subject of climate change. The training took off on a high note with a launching ceremony attended by both the Minister of Environment, H.E. Dr. Mok Mareth and the...

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Subnational Training on Climate Change
21 Jun 2013 3,588

The Cambodia Climate Change Alliance organized the 5th sub-national training on climate change in Siem Reap province from 19-20 June 2013. The training was participated by 70 government staff from relevant provincial developments of Kampong Thom, Odor Meanchey, Preah Vihear and Siem Reap with an aim...

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Bonn Climate Change Conference 2013: National Adaptation Plan Expo
17 Jun 2013 7,603

Least Developed Countries including Cambodia participated in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Expo which was held as an event to catalyze the launching of the NAP progress on 9 June, 2013 in Bonn Climate Change Conference. The NAP Expo aims at promoting a common understanding of the NAP process by...

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The Government Encourages People to Save Resources and Reduce Ecological Footprints
14 Jun 2013 7,159

This year’s World Environment Day is celebrated with the theme Think. Eat. Save to encourage people to reduce their ecological footprints and become more aware of the environmental impact of the food choices they make. Joining this international movement, the Ministry of Environment, under close...

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farmers benefit from Bio Digester Establishment
06 Jun 2013 3,825

Svay Rieng Province is located in the southeast of Cambodia and covered by lowlands. Most families living in this province mainly depend on firewood to cook their meals due to the lack of other alternative sources of energy. The dependency on firewood can lead to unsustainable use of the forest...

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05 Jun 2013 5,009

The 14th National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) meeting was organized on 29 May, 2013 at the Ministry of Environment. Chaired by H.E. Dr. Mok Mareth, Senior Minister, Minister of Environment and Chairman​​ of NCCC, the meeting was participated by NCCC members from other state ministries. The...

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Cambodia/USAID sign MOU on Low Emission and Climate Resilient Development
03 Jun 2013 4,134

Phnom Penh, May 31, 2013 –The Chair of Cambodia’s National Climate Change Committee (NCCC) H.E. Senior Minister Dr. Mok Mareth and the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Mission Director Ms. Rebecca Black today signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cooperate on Low...

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Cambodia Launched an Ambitious Project to Enhance Climate Resilience
03 Jun 2013 5,326

The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with the United Nations for Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a new project entitled “Enhancing Climate Resilience of Rural Communities Living in Protected Areas in Cambodia” in its inception workshop held on 21May 2013 at Himawari Hotel in Phnom Penh...

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CCSP Validation Workshop
21 May 2013 3,798

Nine line Ministries of the National Climate Change Committee validated eight strategic objectives of the Climate Change Strategic Plan during a two-day workshop in Sihanoukville on the 9-10th May 2013. The key line ministries also engaged in a range of highly participative discussions on the next...

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