WWF-Cambodia Prepares Country Strategy for 2026-2030!

Posted on September, 10 2024

WWF-Cambodia held its first workshop to kick off the development of its Country Strategy for 2026-2030. The two-day workshop, held in Phnom Penh on 9-10 September 2024, brought together key stakeholders, including thematic leads and landscape/program leaders, to collaboratively shape the future direction of WWF’s conservation efforts in Cambodia.

As Cambodia's environmental challenges continue to evolve—such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, and climate change—WWF's new strategy will guide efforts to protect critical ecosystems and promote sustainable development.

The workshop began with an opening session led by Arun Muttreja, WWF-Cambodia's Country Director, who welcomed participants and set the stage for strategic discussions. Jim Bampton, Conservation Director, followed by introducing the agenda and outlining the workshop's objectives and expected outcomes.

Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in group activities focused on prioritizing conservation targets, setting goals, and defining the program portfolio for the next five years. Discussions covered key topics such as the Theory of Change, program structure, and stakeholder analysis to ensure the strategy is both comprehensive and aligned with national and global conservation priorities.

As the first in a series of planning activities, this workshop marks the beginning of a collaborative effort to shape WWF-Cambodia’s conservation work through 2030. The outcomes will be essential to ensuring that WWF-Cambodia continues to make a significant impact on biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in the country.

The workshop concluded with a plenary session, during which participants discussed next steps, leaving with a clear vision for the path ahead.

Overview of the collection program activities, showcasing conservation work through photos.