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The Ministry of Environment (MoE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Cambodia convened a bilateral Partnership Dialogue reaffirming their longstanding strategic partnership, and fine tuning priorities of a total portfolio of 20 projects and initiatives currently under implementation worth approximately USD 47 million, supporting the implementation of the Environmental Diplomacy Strategy for Cambodia’s priorities on climate, nature and circular economy.
The Partnership Dialogue brought together the senior leadership and technical teams from the MoE and UNDP to assess progress, strengthen coordination across sectors and reinvigorate priorities for the next phase of cooperation. Discussions focused on how the MOE/UNDP joint portfolio can further accelerate Cambodia’s national priorities with bankable investments, financing and implementation, while ensuring that cooperation delivers sustainable results for people, communities and the environment.
Dr Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment said, “This first-of-its-kind Partnership Dialogue demonstrates the accountability and strategic focus we expect from our development cooperation, where UNDP is a close partner of the Ministry of Environment. He added that UNDP stronger partnership with MoE emerges as an accountable one with a comprehensive strategy to unlock climate finance and accelerating the green transition from policy to action for sustainable environmental management, natural resource management, climate change and sustainable development.”
UNDP Country Programme Document 2024-2028 aligns with Cambodia’s key environmental and climate priorities under the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase I, the Circular Strategy on Environment 2023–2028, the Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2024–2033, and Cambodia’s Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). UNDP's portfolio focuses on climate action, nature-based solutions, circular economy approaches, and sustainable natural resource management to support resilient growth, human security and sustainable livelihoods.
From partnership to measurable results
The review, which covered 2025 and 2026, highlighted key results from more than 20 projects and initiatives currently ongoing, with approximately USD 47 million under implementation in support of Cambodia’s environmental and climate priorities. This includes around USD 40 million finalised over the past 12 months.
This support has spanned policy development, technical assistance, financing and implementation across key areas of Cambodia’s environmental and climate agenda.
