Cambodia
I am delighted to have the opportunity to contribute to a successful conclusion to
the current CSD cycle, and would like to state that Cambodia would like to associate itself
with the statement made by the distinguished delegate of Pakistan as Chair of the Group
of 77 and China.
The Themes of CSD-15 are defined by close inter-linkages and cross--cutting issues.
Among these the Means of Implementation stand out as the most important and crucial one
for the achievement of our common objectives of promoting sustained economic growth
and sustainable development.
Cambodia believes that the urgent and full implementation of the international
commitments relating to the means of implementation in the areas of Energy for
Sustainable Development, Industrial Development, Air Pollution/Atmosphere and
Climate Change, based on the Rio Principle 7 of common, but differentiated
responsibilities. In this regard, we have noted the slow progress on the implementation of
the Bali Strategic Plan for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer. We call for its
immediate, full and effective implementation. We must act on this urgently now and
without sparing effort.
In order to effectively cope with the challenges we face in the means of
implementation, Cambodia wishes to stress the following points:
? Energy is crucial for sustainable development and we should adopt the means
of integrating energy access into national sustainable development strategies,
poverty reduction strategies, development planning framework, and on the
donors? side, into development cooperation policies. Increased use of
renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, energy saving measures, cleaner
fossil fuel technologies, and clean coal technologies supported by effective
policies and increased capacity building, technology transfer, and financing is
essential.
? Industrial development is both the pillar of modern economic development
and the engine of the economic restructuring process. Therefore, poverty
eradication and enhancement of public welfare is of great significance for the
achievement of the millennium development goals. For industrial development
to be achieved, it has to be sustainable, combined with economic growth, social
development and environmental protection.
? Air pollution is a major threat to human health. Protection of the environment
should be addressed in an integrated manner at national, regional and
international levels. Here, we should improve knowledge on health effects and
sources of indoor air pollution, and provide financial resources to prevent
adverse health impacts due to indoor air pollution in developing countries.
? In the area of climate change, Cambodia is very concerned about this global
environmental problem. As an agrarian and least developed country, our
country is very vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and we have
limited means to prepare and adapt to changes. In recent years, we have seen
the serious impacts of climate change on people?s livelihoods and inability to
survive with unprecedented droughts and floods. For us, climate change is
real, and has caused increasing losses to our economy. Adaptation to climate
change has to be part of our country's future planning and action. For this
reason, we have recently taken our first steps in developing a Cambodian
National Adaptation Programme-of-Action to Climate Change (NAPA). Our
next challenge is to mobilize resources for the implementation of this Action
Plan.
Mr. Chairman,
Cambodia is committed to the global efforts to reduce green-house gas emissions,
and we believe the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol was a turning point in global
efforts to combat climate change. As a party to the Kyoto Protocol, Cambodia sees the
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as an opportunity to facilitate new investments in
projects that support sustainable development of our country, and at the same time,
reduces green-house gas emissions.
We strongly support the inclusion of reducing emissions from avoided
deforestation in post-Kyoto regimes. This should be a great incentive for countries to
preserve their forest areas, and is a first step towards a more comprehensive and equitable
approach to value environmental services.
I thank you.
the current CSD cycle, and would like to state that Cambodia would like to associate itself
with the statement made by the distinguished delegate of Pakistan as Chair of the Group
of 77 and China.
The Themes of CSD-15 are defined by close inter-linkages and cross--cutting issues.
Among these the Means of Implementation stand out as the most important and crucial one
for the achievement of our common objectives of promoting sustained economic growth
and sustainable development.
Cambodia believes that the urgent and full implementation of the international
commitments relating to the means of implementation in the areas of Energy for
Sustainable Development, Industrial Development, Air Pollution/Atmosphere and
Climate Change, based on the Rio Principle 7 of common, but differentiated
responsibilities. In this regard, we have noted the slow progress on the implementation of
the Bali Strategic Plan for Capacity Building and Technology Transfer. We call for its
immediate, full and effective implementation. We must act on this urgently now and
without sparing effort.
In order to effectively cope with the challenges we face in the means of
implementation, Cambodia wishes to stress the following points:
? Energy is crucial for sustainable development and we should adopt the means
of integrating energy access into national sustainable development strategies,
poverty reduction strategies, development planning framework, and on the
donors? side, into development cooperation policies. Increased use of
renewable energy, improved energy efficiency, energy saving measures, cleaner
fossil fuel technologies, and clean coal technologies supported by effective
policies and increased capacity building, technology transfer, and financing is
essential.
? Industrial development is both the pillar of modern economic development
and the engine of the economic restructuring process. Therefore, poverty
eradication and enhancement of public welfare is of great significance for the
achievement of the millennium development goals. For industrial development
to be achieved, it has to be sustainable, combined with economic growth, social
development and environmental protection.
? Air pollution is a major threat to human health. Protection of the environment
should be addressed in an integrated manner at national, regional and
international levels. Here, we should improve knowledge on health effects and
sources of indoor air pollution, and provide financial resources to prevent
adverse health impacts due to indoor air pollution in developing countries.
? In the area of climate change, Cambodia is very concerned about this global
environmental problem. As an agrarian and least developed country, our
country is very vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and we have
limited means to prepare and adapt to changes. In recent years, we have seen
the serious impacts of climate change on people?s livelihoods and inability to
survive with unprecedented droughts and floods. For us, climate change is
real, and has caused increasing losses to our economy. Adaptation to climate
change has to be part of our country's future planning and action. For this
reason, we have recently taken our first steps in developing a Cambodian
National Adaptation Programme-of-Action to Climate Change (NAPA). Our
next challenge is to mobilize resources for the implementation of this Action
Plan.
Mr. Chairman,
Cambodia is committed to the global efforts to reduce green-house gas emissions,
and we believe the entry into force of the Kyoto Protocol was a turning point in global
efforts to combat climate change. As a party to the Kyoto Protocol, Cambodia sees the
Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) as an opportunity to facilitate new investments in
projects that support sustainable development of our country, and at the same time,
reduces green-house gas emissions.
We strongly support the inclusion of reducing emissions from avoided
deforestation in post-Kyoto regimes. This should be a great incentive for countries to
preserve their forest areas, and is a first step towards a more comprehensive and equitable
approach to value environmental services.
I thank you.
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