Monday, November 17, 2014

Sweden Extends US$3.8 Million as Financial Support for Climate Change Program in Cambodia


17 November 2014

Sweden granted 28 million Swedish Krona (approx. US$3.8 million) on Friday to support an initiative implemented by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) to help Cambodia improve climate change.

The new grant is the second by Sweden which also contributed more than US$4.4 million to the CCCA program during its first phase, 2010-2014. The CCCA was established in February 2010 as a multi-donor program to serve as a unified entry point for development partners to channel resources for climate change initiatives in Cambodia. Donors during the program’s first phase included Sweden, the European Union, Denmark, and UNDP.

The program has supported Government institutions and NGOs to implement 20 demonstration projects aimed at testing adaptation measures to improve resilience of rural communities most at risk to climate change. At the national level, CCCA supports the National Climate Change Committee to develop policies and strategies for mainstreaming climate change in government systems and budget.

The Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan (CCCSP) was unveiled last year as the country’s first-ever climate strategic framework. It outlines the government’s vision for promoting low carbon and climate-resilient development for the next 10 years.

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