Ecology & Environment Protection In the context of Cambodia, Heinrich Böll Stiftung (hbs) Cambodia focuses on promoting democratic freedom and sustainable development, with a strong focus on environmental protection and human rights. We collaborate with civil societies, academic organizations, networks of young people and students for capacity building and awareness raising towards a safer society and environment. To achieve our vision, we initiate research projects; support space for civic engagement through dialogues, round-table discussions and campaigns; produce and publish policy briefs as well as other education materials. These actions aim to inform and foster stakeholder dialogue at the local, national and regional levels for ensuring sustainable development strategies and policies in Cambodia. The special attention is given to the development of Cambodia’s indigenous communities whose social and cultural survival depends on the preservation of their traditions and their livelihoods. We strive to empower female and male indigenous leaders and their communities to defend their livelihood rights and pursue self-determined development. Our Cambodia partners include local non-governmental organisations, academic organizations, indigenous associations and regional networks.
Policy for the poor? Tenure security, or more specifically lack thereof, is a pervasive problem in Cambodia. While rural households are driven from their land in the thousands to make way for Economic Land Concessions and other types of developments, urban residents, particularly the poor, continue to live with insecure tenure. Over 150,000 people in Phnom Penh – representing 11% of the capital’s current population – have been displaced over the past two decades.
Green Sins – How the Green Economy Became a Subject of Controversy Large-scale wind farms and solar power plants are springing up everywhere one looks. That’s good for the climate, but small-scale farmers and the poor are becoming the pawns of hard-nosed business interests around the world. By Barbara Unmüßig
Dialogue on Resource Governance with Dr. Ramos-Horta “More wealth can result in more corruption” cautioned Dr. Ramos Horta Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and President of Timor-Leste participants at a Dialogue on Transforming Natural Resource Wealth into a Source for Sustainable Growth and Democratic Development organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation and Cambodians for Resource Revenue Transparency.
In Search of Aluminum: China's Role in the Mekong Region China has a huge thirst for natural resources and sources them from across the world, including the Mekong Region. In Search of Aluminum takes a look at developments, decision-making and regional.
