1. 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)

2. 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)

3. 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

4. Power Source in Cambodia

8. 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

9. 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)
KAP 1 and KAP 2
Climate Change Financial Framework (CCFF)
GGGI-Cambodia Country Planning Framework

10. 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

11. 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

12. Solar pumping system for school

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

14. 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.

15. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION