Cambodia: Public & private sectors hold Clean Energy Week to nurture sustainable development initiatives with just transition a priority
"Clean Energy Week 2024: Showcasing Cambodia’s Progress and Ambition in Action", 4 November 2024
…, Cambodia, Australia, and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) representatives launched Cambodia’s largest clean energy event, Clean Energy Week (CEW) 2024.
Under the theme “Ambition in Action: Cambodia’s Clean Energy Future”, the week-long series of events, discussions, and exhibitions will showcase Cambodia’s growing leadership in clean energy innovation, economic growth, and the fight against climate change…
Through forward-thinking policies and strategic investments, Cambodia is laying the foundation for a more sustainable and prosperous future…
Clean energy is being built around the world at an unprecedented rate..., the world achieved the fastest rate of renewable deployment on record - doubling global renewable capacity while global sales of electric cars also increased by 35% to around 14 million…
“Cambodia’s commitment to build solar, wind and electric vehicles demonstrates a clear dedication to reducing Cambodia’s reliance on fossil fuels and tackling climate change,” says EnergyLab Country Director Natharoun Ngo Son.
“The next challenge is to ensure we maximise the benefits of the shift towards renewable energy for Cambodia - making sure we create thousands of jobs, support local businesses and make sure the voices of the community are heard as projects are developed.”
Clean Energy Week 2024 will supercharge this progress, allowing stakeholders to share new ideas, discuss policy solutions and forge partnerships. The week’s program will focus on the critical issues in Cambodia’s clean energy transition, such as improving energy access, driving economic growth, and achieving national climate targets.
The centrepiece of the week is the Clean Energy Summit …, which gathered policymakers, industry leaders, financial institutions and international partners for strategic discussions that will shape Cambodia’s clean energy future…