Phnom Penh: On September 29, 2026, Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, together with Mr. Chea Vandet, Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, presided over the opening ceremony of the “Cambodia-Japan Aerospace Economic Cooperation Forum on Networking and Business Connectivity” at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh Hotel.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister said that Cambodia is highly committed to climate action, setting a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2035 under the leadership of Samdech Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister of Cambodia.
At the same time, Cambodia and Japan have been working closely together through the Joint Mechanism Crediting Mechanism (JCM) on the announcement of the use of low-carbon technologies such as LED lighting systems, solar power and alternative water diversion (AWD) irrigation projects to reduce methane emissions and create additional economic opportunities for farmers.
In addition, the use of satellite-based discovery technology is part of the push to use satellite data and remote sensing technology from JAXA to strengthen monitoring of environmental change Agriculture and land management.
The Minister also encouraged investors, companies and institutions of both countries to partner in Climate-Smart Agriculture, carbon markets, digital data systems and other green technologies for clean, green and sustainable investment.
Please note that this forum is expected to open new avenues for investment cooperation and sustainable and resilient development between the two countries, Cambodia and Japan. The event was also attended by representatives of ministries and state institutions, the Japanese Embassy, JETRO, JAXA, Japan Space Forum, as well as the private sector and many research institutions to promote green investment, innovative technologies and climate change prevention.
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