Cambodia, U.S. sign emissions reduction agreement

Cambodia and the United States on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on low emissions and climate resilient development in Cambodia, according to a press statement from the U.S. Embassy to Phnom Penh. The deal was inked between Cambodian Minister of Environment Mok Mareth and Rebecca Black, Mission Director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to Cambodia. … “We are very excited about forging a new partnership with Cambodia’s National Climate Change Committee to promote economic growth activities that minimize greenhouse gas emissions,” said Black at the signing ceremony. “Climate change will continue to affect economic growth opportunities in Cambodia and around the world, and this new deal opens the door to identify and support the best practices for green growth.” …

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