1. Preparation of a Strategic Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) Project - Phase I
Key Note
The need for a constructive dialogue between different partners in society for strengthening climate resilience in Cambodia
Phearanich Hing
Climate Change Policy Analyst
United Nations Development Programme

2. Number of commune according to the vulnerability category
-1417 communes; 50percent

3. Climate Change, Cambodia and Climate Vulnerability
Cambodia is the most climate vulnerable countries in the world
Flood and drought - regular occurrences contribute to the extreme poverty
Capacity but sector vulnerability

4. Cambodia Millennium development goals
To overcome from such climatic crisis, world has been working on
Cambodia Millennium development goals
1: Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
2: Pchieve universal primary education
3: Promote gender equality and empower Women
4: Reduce child mortality
5: Improve maternal health
6: Combat HIV/aIds, malaria and other diseases
7: Ensure environmental sustainability
8: Forge a global partnership for development
9: de-mining
Global context

5. The RGC, Development Partners, IOs and other agencies have been implementing many programs and projects -
PPCR/SPCR
CCCA
Green Growth
NAPA
Rio 20+ etc.
there are many climate friendly development initiatives have come and coming up
In these standpoint, what are the key challenges to maintain the development momentum and maximize the benefits for the most vulnerable people at risks?
Constructive Dialogue among partners
Strengthening engagement of all institutions/agencies
Effective and efficient Communication among all stakeholders
CCCA: multi-donor fund (Danida, EU, Sida and UNDP), support capacity of gov institution in addressing CC
Green Growth:

6. How to address such challenges
What to do ?
Where to start ?
How to start ?
Who should take the lead?
There are many questions around us
dialogue among partners in society can strengthen the processes of building climate resilience in Cambodia and beyond

7. How dialogue can contribute in climate resilience ?
Strengthening national-level policy framework and coordination (i.e. CCCSP)
Build awareness, knowledge and capacity
Local actions (D&D process)
Ensure secure and reliable access to finance
Strengthen governance and decision-making
And many more (DRR, gender,……..)

8. Thank you so much for your time and attention