A Review of Green Economy in Cambodia: Applications, Challenges and Future Directions

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 9 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Teck Choon Teo

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V9I4P106

How to Cite?

Teck Choon Teo, "A Review of Green Economy in Cambodia: Applications, Challenges and Future Directions," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 9,  no. 4, pp. 31-45, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V9I4P106

Abstract:

Even though industrialized countries contribute to global warming, poorer and less developed countries suffer the most severe consequences, despite their lesser contributions. Governments and groups are combating climate change. Nations have "Nationally Determined Contributions" to reduce global warming under the Paris Agreement. Given Cambodia's limited resources, many of these contributions are overly ambitious. This article examines Cambodia's declared climate change position, environmental practices, mitigation strategies, and activities by examining waste, deforestation, and greenhouse gas emissions. This study combines content and document-based analyses of Cambodian groups affected by climate change. According to research, Cambodia is tackling climate change. Current environmental practices and policies place economic growth and development ahead of climate and the environment. Furthermore, wealthier countries should assist LDCs in setting and maintaining realistic climate objectives to achieve Agenda 2030.

Keywords:

Greenwashing, Climate change, Green public relations.

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