As a country vulnerable to global environmental impacts, Cambodia is strongly committed to contributing to addressing the issues.
The remark was made by H.E. Eang Sophalleth, Secretary of State of at the Ministry of Environment when leading Cambodian delegation to attend the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting under the G20 framework on Aug. 31 in Bali of Indonesia.
Over the past 30 years, Cambodia has restored peace and stability, and achieved rapid economic growth and poverty reduction, steering the country toward a high middle-income status in the coming decade, he continued in his address to all participating delegations from G20 member countries.
Sustainable development and resilient and a green economy are high in the agenda of the Royal Government of Cambodia to address environmental issues.
The aspects, he added, have been adapted in the country’s strategy for COVID-19 response and containment as well as the recovery stage to secure jobs for the vulnerable to allow them to overcome the difficult situation.
Adapting to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions need to go hand in hand to ensure that responses to climate change are effective and well contribute to fostering social welfare.
He underlined that Cambodia welcomes cooperation with international partners and the private sector to implement mechanisms to promote the transition and achieve sustainable and low-carbon economy.
Themed ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, the Joint Environment and Climate Ministers’ Meeting was chaired by Indonesian Minister of Environment and Forestry as the rotating chair of the G20 for 2022.
Source: Agency Kampuchea Press