National Adaptation Programme of Action to Climate Change, 2006 (Cambodia)

The National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) of Cambodia observes that Cambodia, being essentially an agricultural country, is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The NAPA aims to develop a realistically achievable country-driven programme of action and priority activities, addressing the needs of Cambodia for adapting to the adverse effects of climate change. 

The objectives of the NAPA project are: 

1. To understand the main characteristics of climate hazards in Cambodia (flood, drought, windstorm, high tide, salt water intrusion and malaria)
2. To understand coping mechanisms to climate hazards and climate change at the grassroots level
3. To understand existing programmes and institutional arrangements for addressing climate hazards and climate change
4. To identify and prioritize adaptation activities to climate hazards and climate change

The goals of the NAPA are to provide a framework to guide the coordination and implementation of adaptation initiatives through a participatory approach, and to build synergies with other relevant environmental and development programmes. It presents priority activities to address the urgent and immediate needs and concerns of the grassroots people for adaptation to the adverse effects of climate change in key sectors such as agriculture, water resources, coastal zone, and human health. If implemented, the NAPA will significantly contribute to the country's achievement of sustainable development under changing climate conditions.