THIRD REGIONAL NETWORKING FORUM   Community-Based Integrated Energy Initiatives (CBEI) – The Way Forward for Thailand and her Neighbors Factsheet on Energy Sector in Cambodia 20th September 2016 Mr. CHOEUN Vicheth Steering Committee Member of NGO Environment and Climate Change Alliance (NECA) The NGO Forum on Cambodia Executive Director, Peace and Development Aid Organization (PDAO)

History background The NGO Forum is a membership organization consisting of international and local NGOs. 94 members (3 Association Member) 450 network members within 8 different networks and 5 National Working Group Established in 1980s The Forum was established in Europe and moved to Cambodia right after the general Election 1993. Localized to Cambodian leadership in 2005 and localized as local NGOs in 2012. Working with NECA, CCCN, DCA/CA and Joint Action Group (JAG), ACT Alliance, Adaptation Fund NGO Network (AFN), Southern Voice on Climate Change(SVA)

Some facts… energy sector in Cambodia Low electrification rate: 65% Shortage of power (import half of electricity) Electricity price is one of the highest in the region Lack of financial resources ( US$ 1 billion is needed until 2020) Electricity demand is expected to increase fivefold by 2020 The lack of supply and the high cost of energy are affecting the country’s competitiveness

Power Source in Cambodia

Existing CC relate Policies and strategies National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) Energy Policy of Cambodia 1994 – Target of Energy Strategy: By 2020, 100% of villages have accessed to electricity services. By 2030, 70% of HH have accessed to quality electricity services. Green Growth Road Map National Policy on Green Growth National Strategic Plan on Green Growth 2013-2030

National Adaptation Plan Roadmap/Process Existing CC relate Policies and strategies National Adaptation Plan Roadmap/Process Cambodia’s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (Cambodia-INDCs) Under Cambodia National REDD+ Program: National REDD+ Strategy (under progress) National REL/RL (under progress) The Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan (CCCSP) 2014-2023 KAP 1 and KAP 2 Climate Change Financial Framework (CCFF) GGGI-Cambodia Country Planning Framework 2016-2020

Sectoral Climate Change Strategic Plan and Action Plan in Cambodia Line Ministries MAFF MME MIH MoEYS NCDM MRD MPWT (Public works and Transport) MoWA M . Information MoE MoWRAm MLMUPC MoT MPTC (Post and Telecommunication) CCCSP SCCSP  x SCCAP Final Draft

CSOs’s Future Approaches Resilience Adaptation Loss and Damage Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Renewable Energy (No Huge dam) Energy Efficiency Public Awareness and Capacity Building Networking and Coordination Strategies and Policies Advocacy

Solar pumping system for school

Solar battery charging station (PDAO) (micro-business development model for rural community in energy sector)

Bio digester system for float prone communities (Live & Learn Cambodia) ATEC* Biodigester System – A joint venture of Live & Learn and The Engineering Without Boarders, Australia.

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