The development of Cambodia’s third generation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0) provides a strategic opportunity to align climate policy with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) so that climate action becomes a catalyst for economic and social progress. Through the integration of national development priorities into climate planning, Cambodia can address urgent vulnerabilities, while advancing long-term goals such as job creation, infrastructure modernization, resilient and inclusive urban spaces and social equity.

It emphasizes the importance of integrating climate actions into national development strategies to achieve sustainable growth. It is through these synergies that development breakthroughs can be realized.

To guide this policy alignment, this report employs the SDG Push Diagnostic, a suite of tools designed to help national stakeholders identify key priorities for accelerated development gains. This report analyses the priorities in Cambodia’s strategic development and climate documents and identifies key synergies, gaps and opportunities for integrated action. While identifying specific climate change activities is essential for SDG progress, it would remain insufficient without a national consensus on the necessary measures for effective implementation. Nonetheless, this analysis can serve as a valuable input during the elaboration of NDC3.0 and sectoral discussions.