Phnom Penh, October 4, 2023 – H.E. Dr. Eang Sophalleth, the Minister of Environment, delivered a compelling message during a recent meeting that emphasized the importance of aligning the Environmental Fund’s budget with the highest-priority initiatives of the Ministry. He stressed, “integrating these factors is pivotal for achieving success in alignment with the the Pentagon strategy”.
Members of the Secretariat of the Environmental and Social Fund Committee were present at this meeting. During this discussion, Minister Sophalleth shed light on the government’s commitment to reshaping the course of the Environmental and Social fund.
Environmental conservation holds global significance, and progress in this arena can be expedited through careful allocation of funds, particularly within environmental and social funds. Allocating funds to targeted priorities ultimately helps create transparency and efficiency. This approach is intricately tied to the Royal Government of Cambodia’s Pentagonal strategy, specifically the first phase, which aims to increase socio-economic development, enhance resilience to climate change, and foster sustainable development and environmental preservation. This vision hinges on encouraging investments in modernized and environmentally friendly industries to ensure the attractiveness of such endeavors.
In summary, Minister Sophalleth’s message addresses the importance for stakeholders to unite in the pursuit of a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable Cambodia. The alignment of the Environmental Fund’s budget with strategic national priorities marks a significant step toward achieving both environmental preservation and socio-economic development in line with the visionary Pentagonal strategy.
