Ministry of Environment launched today the Blue Skies & Net Zero 2050 Campaign, making Cambodia the first GGGI (Global Green Growth Institute) member country in Southeast Asia to endorse the GGGI’s global initiative, aims to raise awareness of Cambodia’s climate actions and to build more support to achieve a net zero emission goal by 2050.
The launching ceremony of the campaign, supported by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) and Oxfam in Cambodia, was held here under the presidency of H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment.
A range of essential topics were discussed during the high-level panel session and youth debate at the event which took place at Mok Mareth Hall, Ministry of Environment.
These included the urgent need to highlight the necessary transformation of Cambodia’s transport and industry sectors to mitigate their negative impacts on air quality, and the need for investment, and the evolving landscape of the green finance sector in the country.
These discussions emphasised the significance of transitioning towards sustainable practices and technologies to combat climate change in Cambodia.
“This creates an excellent platform for engaging all stakeholders, including the youth, in raising awareness on climate change and building resilience. I am committed to promoting clean, green, and sustainable for the development of Cambodia and this campaign is in line with our vision,” H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth said.
Ms. Sandrine Boucher, AFD Country Director for Cambodia said with years of experience in air quality and having witnessed the global impacts of air pollution, AFD is committed to sharing its technical expertise with Cambodia to help equip the country in combating the increasingly negative effects of air pollution.
“We are excited to see this initiative being kicked off in Cambodia,” she said.
Ms. Kim Shomi, GGGI Country Representative in Cambodia, said, GGGI is pleased to witness the enthusiasm among government stakeholders, development partners, private sector and the youth, all coming together in one place to collectively discuss and debate on the progress and reflection of Cambodia’s journey toward achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
Ms. Phean Sophoan, Oxfam National Director, applaud Cambodia’s commitment to the Blue Skies & Net Zero 2050 Campaign.
“By endorsing this global initiative, Cambodia is taking a significant step towards addressing climate change and building a sustainable future,” she said.
Further discussions explored the strategic involvement of the private sector, and youth-led initiatives focused on sustainability.
The Blue Skies & Net Zero 2050 Campaign in Cambodia aims to raise awareness of climate actions that align with the priorities of the Royal Government of Cambodia’s priorities, set in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and Long-Term Strategy for Carbon Neutrality (LTS4CN) as well as other national policies and targets.
Launched by GGGI and the Climate Change Centre (Republic of Korea) in 2020, the Blue Skies & Net Zero 2050 Campaign serves as a platform that brings together governments, businesses, civil society groups, youth groups, and the public sector to enhance and build more vital public awareness of both air pollution and promote Cambodia country’s commitments to carbon neutrality.
