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
Rainfall
Increased
temperatures
temperatures
Increased
floods
floods
Increased
droughts
droughts
Increased
storms
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