🌍 Driving Change for Sustainable Development!
🌱On December 13, 2024, the NGO Forum on Cambodia (NGOF) and ActionAid Cambodia (AAC) hosted an impactful Validation Workshop on the “Environmental and Social Impact Review (ESIR)” for development projects in Koh Kong and Preah Sihanouk provinces.
✨ What was it all about?
This hybrid event brought together 35 passionate participants (18 online, 9 women) from CSOs, government ministries, development partners, and the private sector to:🔎 Explore research findings on the effects of development projects on community livelihoods, environmental sustainability, and compliance with safeguard standards.🤝 Align development with global Business and Human Rights (BHR) principles.
💡 Key Highlights:
✅ Research findings unveiled and deliberated with key stakeholders—including government officials, private sector leaders, and financial institutions.
✅ Rich insights gathered through collaborative consultations to ensure sustainable and accountable development practices.
✅ Final recommendations developed to harmonize investment projects with community well-being and environmental protection. Together, we’re shaping a future where development and human rights go hand in hand!
💪 Let’s keep building towards a sustainable Cambodia.
📢 Stay tuned for updates as we drive this important agenda forward!