Project Description
In 2013, the Royal Government of Cambodia (RGC) adopted a National Policy and Strategic Plan for Green Growth 2013–2030, supported by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). This initiative aimed to transform Cambodia into a green economy by promoting sustainable resource use, green technologies, green jobs, and environmentally responsible investments. As part of this effort, Phase 1 of the Cambodia Green Urban Development Program was launched to support green growth planning and investment in the urban sector, with implementation led by GGGI and oversight by the National Council for Sustainable Development (NCSD).
Objectives, Activities and Results
The project aimed to achieve four core outcomes: a national methodology for Green City Strategic Plans (GCSPs), a GCSP for Phnom Penh, a list of priority green investment projects, and enhanced government capacity for urban green planning. ICEM was contracted to deliver four components: (1) an inception report and urban green development status review, (2) development of the GCSP methodology and a plan for Phnom Penh, (3) prioritization of investment projects aligned with the GCSP, and (4) capacity-building for national and local government officials. These outputs collectively laid the foundation for replicable green city planning across Cambodia, starting with its capital.
