New dam approval in Cambodia raises concerns about REDD+ projects

New dam approval in Cambodia raises concerns about REDD+ projects

The Cambodian government recently approved at least three new irrigation dam projects within protected forests of the Cardamom Mountains that overlap with two carbon credit projects, reports Mongabay’s Gerald Flynn. Projects to reduce emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD+) aim to combat climate change and support local communities by generating carbon credits for protecting forests. […]

(Phnom Penh): Dr. Eang Sophallet, Minister of Environment, revealed that Cambodia is trying to sell carbon credits directly to the international market. While the Green Climate Fund is planning to provide Cambodia with $40 million to implement the national REDD+ program during the 29th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr. Eang Sophallet made this statement during an interview with journalists at the launch…

New dams cast doubt on Cambodia’s commitment to REDD+ projects

Three new irrigation dams have been approved in Cambodia’s Cardamom Mountains, overlapping with two carbon credit projects. The new developments join five hydropower projects that are already eating into these same forests.