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NATIONAL RESOURCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM

NRE – DANIDA

 

I.                   Introduction

 

1.     Background: In 1997, the government of Denmark and the Royal Government of Cambodia signed a Memorandum of Understanding for environmental assistance to Cambodia. The detailed formulation of a Natural Resource and Environment (NRE) Program began in November 1999. The aim of the NRE is to develop the strategic framework for the implementation of the DANIDA supported environmental assistance to Cambodia for the period 2001 – 2006.     

 

2.     Objectives

 

·         To sustain environmental resource management based on environmental friendly, and technologically, socio-economically, and culturally sound utilization of natural resources by the communities, the private sector and the government.

 

·         To mitigate the detrimental effects due to urban and industrial development through effective environmental management.

 

·         To support the improvement of environmental education and to increase awareness of Cambodians about the environment and natural resources at all levels in society but in particular addressing the younger generation. 

   

3.     Counterparts/Partners: CDC, Ministry of Environment.  

 

4.     Activities: NRE DANIDA’s key issues include: natural resource management issues, urban and industrial issues, and human resource development and institutional issues.

 

5.     Location: Phnom Penh  

 

 

II.                The Activities Related to Mekong

 

1.     Current Activities: DANIDA currently have available fund for supporting natural resources issues including natural resources conservation in Mekong River and Tonle Sap.

 

 

III.             Contact Details

 

 - Contact Person               : Dr. John Stellwagen, NRC-Coordinator

 - Address                         : # 15 and 16 CDC, Wat Phnom, Phnom Penh

 - Fax/Phone                     : (855) 023 981 198/23 891 197

 - Mobile                           : 012 828 909

 - E-mail                           : nrc_coor@bigpond.com.kh