Cambodia Vows to Transform Energy Infrastructure, to Cut 42% of Carbon Emissions by 2030

• 12 November 2021
• Local News
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Power plants and other energy infrastructure in Cambodia will see a significant change toward a more sustainable and green manner after the Ministry of Environment pledged to implement four new policies to mitigate climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The commitment was made by Minister of the Environment HE Say Sam Al at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow, United Kingdom, on 10 November. Meanwhile, the four commitments include:

1. Cambodia will increase renewable energy sources especially solar power. To date, Cambodia has already commissioned a number of solar power plants with a total capacity of over 400mW, representing 15% of the total energy sources. By 2023, seven solar power projects totalling 495 megawatts will be launched, contributing about 20% of Cambodia’s total energy supply.

2. Cambodia will not approve or build any new coal-fired power plants

3. Cambodia will not approve or build dams on the Mekong River

4. Cambodia will reduce deforestation by half by 2030

HE Sam Al also called on all developed countries to increase financial assistance for green projects in Cambodia to address climate change more effectively.

“Cambodia aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030. Besides, Cambodia is also currently developing a long-term carbon-neutral development strategy to promote low-carbon activities,” said HE Say Sam Al.

• Energy and Environment