XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-621 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 550000.00 550000.00 550000.00 550000.00 550000.00 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 0 World Bank Royal Government of Cambodia Ministry of Environment 2750000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-946 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 1150000.00 1150000.00 1150000.00 1150000.00 1150000.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 0 World Bank Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy (MIME), Royal Government of Cambodia 5750000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1043 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 460000.00 460000.00 460000.00 460000.00 460000.00 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 0 UNDP National Botancial Institute (NBI) 2300000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1086 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 332714.33 332714.33 332714.33 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 0 UNDP Fauna and Flora International (FFI) 998143 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-1183 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Global Environment Facility ADB Asian Development Bank CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 649284.00 649284.00 649284.00 649284.00 649284.00 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 0 UNDP Asian Development Bank 0 ADB Asian Development Bank 3246420 GEF 3246420 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-2819 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 213760.00 213760.00 213760.00 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 641280 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3635 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP MAFF-FA, MoE CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 472727.00 472727.00 472727.00 472727.00 472727.00 0 UNDP MAFF-FA, MoE 0 UNDP MAFF-FA, MoE 0 UNDP MAFF-FA, MoE 0 UNDP MAFF-FA, MoE 0 UNDP MAFF-FA, MoE 2363635 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3636 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 218842.67 218842.67 218842.67 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 631460 UNEP Ministry of Environment 656528 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-3976 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines Energy (MIME)) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 248000.00 248000.00 248000.00 248000.00 248000.00 0 UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy (MIME)) 0 UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy (MIME)) 0 UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy (MIME)) 0 UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy (MIME)) 0 UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy (MIME)) 0 UNIDO Cambodia Cleaner Production Centre (hosted by the Ministry of Industry, Mines & Energy (MIME)) 1240000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4042 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 338000.00 338000.00 338000.00 338000.00 338000.00 0 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 0 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 0 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 0 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 0 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 930282 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 1143083 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 212802 UNIDO Asian Development Bank OTHER EXECUTING PARTNER(S): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) 1690000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4905 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Forestry policy and administrative management]]+ 943636.40 943636.40 943636.40 943636.40 943636.40 1686253 UNEP Ministry of Environment 0 UNEP Ministry of Environment 1 UNEP Ministry of Environment 710164 UNEP Ministry of Environment 1223514 UNEP Ministry of Environment 2396418 UNEP Ministry of Environment 4718182 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-4945 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Rural land policy and management]]+ 220183.40 220183.40 220183.40 220183.40 220183.40 574461 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 347676 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 1095687 UNDP Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 1100917 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5295 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment (MoE) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 330000.00 330000.00 330000.00 983778 UNDP Ministry of Environment (MoE) 990000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-5421 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Biosphere protection]]+ 500166.33 500166.33 500166.33 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 394198 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 577823 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 72041 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 210852 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 215989 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 28919 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 0 UNIDO Ministry of Environment (MoE) and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) 1500499 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9640 Global Environment Facility NA Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Environmental policy and administrative management]]+ 593607.33 593607.33 593607.33 2875 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 347316 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 252104 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 277636 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 402046 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 427821 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 65853 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 0 UNIDO - National Productivity Center of Cambodia, Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Techniques, Science and Technology of Ministry of Industry and Handicraft - Department of Climate Change, National Council for Sustainable Development - Overseas Environmental Cooperation Center (OECC), Japan 1780822 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9741 Global Environment Facility To strengthen the conservation and sustainable use of genetic resources and associated traditional knowledge by developing a national Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) framework, policy and legislation consistent with the CBD and its Nagoya Protocol Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Department of Biodiversity/National Council for Sustainable Development CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia Phnom Penh 11.56245 104.91601 Kingdom of Cambodia 13 105 +![cdata[Biodiversity]]+ 281080.67 281080.67 281080.67 382414 UNDP Department of Biodiversity/National Council for Sustainable Development 810837 UNDP Department of Biodiversity/National Council for Sustainable Development 843242 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9781 Global Environment Facility To promote integrated landscape management for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity natural resources and ecosystem services in the northern region of Cambodia Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date Actual Completion Date ' Cambodia Siem Reap 13.5 104 +![cdata[Agricultural development]]+ +![cdata[Rural development]]+ 668064.00 668064.00 668064.00 668064.00 668064.00 150214 UNDP Ministry of Environment 169879 UNDP Ministry of Environment 475973 UNDP Ministry of Environment 471432 UNDP Ministry of Environment 3339194 UNDP Ministry of Environment 3340320 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-9927 Global Environment Facility Addressing the challenges of water resources management as a contribution to the water, food, energy, ecosystem security nexus by restoring and protecting mangroves, making the business case for natural infrastructure in order to build resilience and improve livelihoods in the Prey Nob region (Cambodia). Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cambodia +![cdata[Disaster Risk Reduction]]+ 174315.67 174315.67 174315.67 156884 UNEP Ministry of Environment 319847 UNEP Ministry of Environment 522947 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10460 Global Environment Facility To accelerate the uptake and investments in cleantech innovations and promote coordination and ecosystems connectivity under the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme . Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency. 236. In summary, the project yields the following socioeconomic benefits as a result of supporting and introducing new cleaner technologies into the market, strengthening national institutional capabilities, enhancing the availability of financial instruments, and encouraging inclusivity in the entrepreneurial and job markets. Specifically these interventions lead to:· Enhancement of human capitalEntrepreneurial, environmental and technological skills development and awareness raising have the effect of a larger number of cleantech products being commercialized and entering the market. Better decisions are made by entrepreneurs regarding the sustainability and life cycle approach to the products and businesses. · Local product development and production with job creation, generating more income Fostering new local technologies lowers costs benefiting both the technology developer and end-user and encourages consumers to buy more efficient products and have a great benefit from this technological change. · An enriched innovation ecosystemThe high quality institutions attract the build confidence in local and foreign investors as well as the small business community in an economy due to low volume of transactions costs that result in the advancement of environment friendly technologies. · Improved energy access for people living in rural areasAt the same time investing in energy access, electrification and renewables are well known to contribute to the decarbonization of the economy. Also the move away from traditional cooking and heating methods reduce health risks.· Promotion of women and youth entrepreneurial development and job creation The promotion of gender and youth inclusion and mainstreaming in a country tends to be productive, innovative and creative for problem solution so it is an advantage to obtain environmental targets. Mainstreaming diversity will encourage the cooperation and cohesion of people in advocating for environmentally beneficial practices and productsGlobal Environment Facility UNIDO Techo Startup Center (TSC) CEO Approval Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cambodia Phnom Penh 11.56245 104.91601 +![cdata[Energy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologies]]+ 472630.00 472630.00 472630.00 170393 UNIDO Techo Startup Center (TSC) 18050 UNIDO Techo Startup Center (TSC) 396295 UNIDO Techo Startup Center (TSC) 306137 UNIDO Techo Startup Center (TSC) 1417890 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-10483 Global Environment Facility To improve protected areas management, and to promote ecotourism opportunities and non-timber forest product value chains in the Cardamom Mountains-Tonle Sap (CMTS) landscape. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.Global Environment Facility World Bank Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural Development CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cambodia 884404.00 884404.00 884404.00 884404.00 884404.00 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural Development 0 World Bank Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural Development 253990 World Bank Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural Development 566177 World Bank Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural Development 2152613 World Bank Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Rural Development 4422020 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11119 Global Environment Facility To generate multiple climate, environmental, and socio-economic benefits at scale by enabling integrated collaborative management (restoration, rehabilitation, and conservation) of degraded watershed systems in Tonle Sap Basin. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.yesGlobal Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date Expected Completion Date ' Cambodia TSB Centroid 12.9239 103.9152 SSR Centroid 13.3618 103.8606 7827522 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11170 Global Environment Facility Enhance sustainable sourcing from raw materials promoting net zero, nature positive, and pollution-free approaches to scale up fashion and construction sector transformation Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.As described in part A (global environmental problems) of the main CEO endorsement document, hazardous chemicals are released all along the fashion and construction value chains and expose the workers, local communities and consumers. The contamination migrates offsite from the facilities through workers, the facilities’ effluents and emissions (wastewater and uPOPs), the use of sector products, their disposal and as recycled products, into the local and global environment. Through the project interventions including pilot projects and policies/standards and regulations to ban/control POPs in materials, workers in both the sectors will be directly benefitted by a reduction of exposure to hazardous chemicals. Reduced exposure will lead to increased productivity, as health impacts are avoided. The implementation of recycling/upcycling waste material innovative solution pilots and hazardous chemical alternative and sustainable energy pilot projects will also deliver socioeconomic benefits. Indirectly, these pilots and interventions are expected to bring much higher socio-economic benefits to the millions of other workers in the fashion and construction sectors, through a combination of demonstrating the feasibility and preferability of the reduction of hazardous chemical use, a gradual shift in perception about the risk and dangers (environmental, social and health) of continuing to work with these chemicals. Thus, a combination of enforcement of regulations, scalable pilots and interventions, awareness raising, engagement with many different value chain stakeholders, and the increasing availability of alternatives, is expected to contribute to large scale shifts in governments, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), global suppliers, global buyers, and other stakeholders’ decisions, which will also support global environmental objectives. Global Environment Facility UNEP Ministry of Environment Cambodia CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Cambodia 6025000 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11184 Global Environment Facility To catalyse circular economy approaches to reduce single use plastics (SUPs) production, consumption, and disposal in the Food and Beverage and Tourism sectors through strengthened regulatory, financial, and operational frameworks. Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.YESThere are several remarkable socio-economic benefits related to the fight against plastic pollution, as well as to promoting packaging circularity in the F&B sector. Among others, the project will contribute to: § Cost savings: Governments spend significant resources on waste management, cleaning up plastic pollution and dealing with its consequences, such as damage to infrastructure and biodiversity. By preventing pollution at its source, these costs can be minimized, allowing funds to be allocated elsewhere. § Job creation: Initiatives aimed at reducing plastic pollution, such as reuse systems and the development of alternative materials, create employment opportunities in various sectors, including waste/reuse management, research and development, and manufacturing. The project intends to work with local businesses in the F&B and tourism sectors to develop and pilot-test local solutions to reduce the use of SUPs. These solutions, such as reuse/refill systems, tend to create orders of magnitude more jobs than disposal-based systems. Zero waste measures can be considered as an opportune social infrastructure in which investments can strengthen local economic resilience. Multiple studies of zero waste systems cite higher wages and better working conditions than in comparable fields, and opportunities to develop and use varied skills, from equipment repair to public outreach.[1] § Innovation and entrepreneurship: Addressing plastic pollution fosters innovation in sustainable materials, F&B processing and distribution, and waste management technologies. This stimulates economic growth by creating new markets for responsible products and services. This is the case when promoting reuse and refill systems. § Enhanced reputation: Businesses and regions that actively combat plastic pollution often enjoy improved reputations, attracting environmentally conscious consumers and investors. This can lead to increased market share, higher revenues, and greater investment inflows. § Tourism promotion: Cleaner environments resulting from reduced plastic pollution can attract more tourists, boosting local economies reliant on tourism. Beaches, parks, and natural attractions are more appealing when free from litter and plastic debris. § Public health improvement: Decreased plastic pollution means less plastic waste in waterways and food chains, reducing the risk of ingestion by humans and animals. This helps mitigate health issues associated with plastic contamination, such as endocrine disruption and chemical toxicity. § Community empowerment: Engaging communities, in plastic pollution reduction initiatives promotes a sense of ownership and responsibility for the environment. In addition, the project’s gender strategy will ensure gender mainstreaming and gender-specific activities in the project, such as training and business support. § Resource conservation: Minimizing plastic usage encourages the efficient use of resources, including fossil fuels used in plastic production. This supports sustainability efforts and reduces reliance on finite resources, contributing to long-term economic stability. [1] For more information: https://www.no-burn.org/zerowastejobs/ Global Environment Facility UNEP Cambodia Ministry Of Environment CEO Endorsement Date Actual Implementation Start Date ' Cambodia Phnom Penh 11.5625 104.916 Siem Reap 13.3618 103.8606 Sihanoukville 10.6093 103.5296 2652294 GEF XI-BRIDGE-6385676864-11557 Global Environment Facility Improve resource circularity and reduce the release of hazardous chemicals and wastes in the electronics value chain by addressing transformation levers (policy, infrastructure, innovation and learning, and multistakeholder dialogues). Note: Disbursement data provided is cumulative and covers disbursement made by the project Agency.YesGlobal Environment Facility UNDP Ministry of Environment CEO Approval Date ' Cambodia Phnom Penh 11.556374 104.928210 Battambang 13.095453 103.182907 Siem Reap 13.330266 104.100133 Sihanoukville 10.609320 103.529580 Banteay Meanchey 13.585000 102.800000 Kampong Chham 12.098292 105.313119 4000000 GEF