From the beginning of the fifth mandate of the National Assembly, the Royal Government of Cambodia has launched the Rectangular Strategy Phase III and National Strategic Development Plan 2014-2018 by identifying the visions and goals towards a green, low-carbon, climate resilient, equitable, sustainable, and knowledge based society. At the same time, the Royal Government has taken necessary measures to address and prevent natural resources degradation and ecological balance, which could affect the national ability to achieve sustainable development and the people’s livelihoods, especially vulnerable groups such as women, children, elderly, indigenous minorities and disable people.

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