Development and Partnership in Action (DPA) and the Culture and Environment Preservation Association (CEPA) co-organized a workshop to present the research findings on “Policy Analysis of Disaster Risk Reduction, Recovery, Anticipatory Action, and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in Cambodia.” The workshop was presided over by H.E. Choup Paris, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, with the participation of Mr. Joseph Kodamanchaly, Acting Country Representative of Caritas Australia. The workshop took place on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Hotel Cambodiana, Phnom Penh.

Under the “Improved Climate Resilience in Cambodia” project which was funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) through Caritas Australia (CA), the workshop aimed to highlight existing gaps in current policies and their implementation at both national and local levels. The focus remained on disaster risk reduction, strategic recovery, and anticipatory action, all while integrating Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI).

The workshop was attended by 56 participants (including 10 women) representing 22 different institutions. This diverse participation is vital for fostering systematic discussions and demonstrating a collective commitment to implementing recommendations and actions. These efforts seek to improve policies, laws, and strategies that promote the mainstreaming of GEDSI into disaster risk reduction, strategic recovery, and anticipatory action frameworks.

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His Excellency Chuop Paris, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Environment, providing an insightful opening remark.

Mr. Joseph Kodamanchaly, Acting Country Representative of Caritas Australia, sharing his insights and appreciation for the participants and partners.

​Mr. MAM Sambath, DPA Executive Director, giving a warm welcome remarks to all of invited participants.

Mrs. LUY Rasmey, CEPA Executive Director, curating the panel discussion for our panelist from both national and sub national level.

Ms. Bun Povchanda, the consultant for the research study, presenting her findings and recommendation to the participants.

Both CEPA and DPA teams curating a group discussion for our participants on the recommendations from the research study.