Cambodia has reaffirmed its commitment to using advanced technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), to strengthen climate resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in line with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
The Kingdom has called on the international community to increase AI technology transfers and financial support for developing nations to ensure the technology is accessible, equitable and effective in helping protect the planet.
Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth reiterated Cambodia’s position as he addressed the October 13 opening of the Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action Forum 2026, held in Cambodia.
The event brought together senior government officials, representatives of the UN in Cambodia, members of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Technology Executive Committee (UNFCCC TEC), representatives of the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in Cambodia, technology and climate science experts, and about 200 national and international delegates.
Sophalleth noted that Cambodia is committed to working with the international community to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions through technological modernisation and the promotion of sustainable solutions.
He stressed the need for countries to work together to keep the rise in global average temperatures within the 1.5-degree Celsius limit.
AI and other emerging technologies could play an important role in strengthening environmental management, improving responses to the impacts of climate change, supporting the development of a green economy and advancing carbon neutrality, he said.
He called for stronger international cooperation and increased technological and financial assistance for developing countries, enabling them to access and use AI effectively, equitably and sustainably to address environmental and climate challenges.
Vladanka Andreeva, UN resident coordinator in Cambodia, highlighted AI’s potential to help developing countries build more resilient economic and social systems and respond to climate change in a timely manner.
Fred Ontonri, a member of the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee, said the forum demonstrated that Cambodia was not just a country that is vulnerable to climate change, but was also playing an active role in bringing advanced technological solutions to bear on the global climate crisis.
The two-day forum, running from October 13 to 14, aims to demonstrate Cambodia’s strong commitment, alongside other developing countries and island nations, to working with the international community to combat climate change and minimise greenhouse gas emissions.
It also seeks to serve as a bridge for transferring AI technologies to developing countries to help strengthen their resilience to climate change.