Key Findings of the KAP

Values that are very important for Cambodians

Perceptions of increases in resource availability over the past 10 years

Perceptions of changes in the environment over the past 10 years

Perceptions of changes in weather patterns over the past 10 years by region

Increased
Rainfall
Increased
temperatures
Increased
floods
Increased
droughts
Increased
storms
  • Total
  • Phnom Penh
  • Plain
  • Mountain
  • Tonle Sap
  • Coastal

Nearly three-quarter (72%) of Cambodians have heard of the term ‘Climate Change’

Peceived main causes of climate change

People feel impact now and felt it will get worse in the future

Low

Moderate

High

  • Present
  • Future

Current impact by education attainment

Low

Moderate

High

  • Primary School
  • Secondary School
  • High School
  • University

Cambodians are taking action and willing to make further adjustments to adapt to changes in weather, environment, and resource availability

There has been an increase in respondents reporting that people in their communities are taking action

Institutional support and the lack of resources were the main barriers to Cambodians taking action in response to climate-related changes, followed by a set of social barriers

Keeping healthy and bringing good future for children were the most commonly cited motivations for taking action

Agreement with statements about gender roles

Women should voice
their opinions more
in community
decision-making
and public meetings

A woman’s role is
taking care of
her home and
family

A man should have their
final word about decisions
in his home related to
adaptation practices

Sources of information on climate change-related adaptations

Cambodians showed moderate levels of preparedness for extreme weather events