Cambodia and Japan have continued to strengthen strategic cooperation on clean investment and green technology to respond to the global climate crisis. This commitment was raised at the "Cambodia-Japan Space Economy Cooperation Forum" on the morning of September 29, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh, chaired by His Excellency Dr. Eang Sophalleth, Minister of Environment, and His Excellency Chea Vandeth, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications. On the occasion, His Excellency Dr. the Minister stressed that under the leadership of Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet, Prime Minister of Cambodia, Cambodia has set a clear goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035. This was reported by a local media outlet on September 29, 2026. Under Cambodia’s NDC 3.0, the 55% target is conditional and measured against projected emissions under the 2035 business-as-usual scenario.
Based on this spirit, the two countries have been and are actively implementing the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) by promoting the use of low-carbon technologies, such as LED lighting, solar energy, and alternate wetting and drying (AWD) rice cultivation methods that help reduce methane emissions while increasing farmers' incomes. In addition, cooperation has also expanded to the use of satellite data and remote sensing technology from JAXA to improve the efficiency of monitoring environmental change, land management, and the agriculture sector more precisely.
At the same time, the Cambodian side called on investors and institutions of both countries to continue seizing opportunities from the carbon market, smart agriculture, digital data systems, and other green technologies. This important national forum was attended by representatives of ministries and state institutions, the Embassy of Japan, JETRO, JAXA, Japan Space Forum, as well as representatives of the private sector and research institutions, with the hope that it will open a new chapter of sustainable and resilient investment between Cambodia and Japan.
By: Srey Pi
