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
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