AKP Phnom Penh, March 05, 2025 --

A Workshop on "Sustainable Finance and Investor Roadmap" was held here on Mar. 4 aiming to promote the understanding of the principles and objectives of sustainable finance, providing practical knowledge on issuing and managing sustainable financial instruments.

The workshop was co-organised by Securities and Exchange Regulator of Cambodia (SERC) in the collaboration with Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) in collaboration with the Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), a trust fund of the Asian Development Bank and GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group.

The workshop was attended by the management and officials of the SERC, representatives from GGGI, CGIF, GuarantCo, Ministry of Environment, National Bank of Cambodia, officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance and relevant ministries and institutions as well as the expert speakers with extensive experience in sustainable finance.

This workshop aimed at promoting the understanding of the principles and objectives of sustainable finance, providing practical knowledge on issuing and managing sustainable financial instruments and how to align sustainable finance with Cambodia's development goals, providing knowledge in building frameworks to attract investors and ensure long-term impact and highlighting current and potential investors in sustainable projects within Cambodia.

H.E. Sou Socheat, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge as Director General of the SERC, stated that sustainable finance is no longer a choice but a necessity for Cambodia's economic resilience and climate action.

“With a robust sustainable bond market, we can attract responsible investments that support green growth, social equity, and long-term financial stability,” he said.

The workshop has an important role in equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed to drive this transition. This will help Cambodia remain a competitive and sustainable investment destination, he added.

Ms. Shomi Kim, Country Representative of GGGI in Cambodia mentioned that GGGI has been supporting green bonds in Cambodia through the Cambodia Bond Accelerator Programme (CSBA), highlighted the important role of sustainable finance in driving both green and inclusive economic growth.

In recent years, she added, Cambodia has made remarkable progress in the transition to sustainable finance, such as the issuance of Cambodia's largest green bond by the Royal Group PPSEZ in 2024 and development of more than US$100 million green and sustainable bond in the pipeline.

"Sustainable financing and green taxonomy are not new concepts, but rather a paradigm shifts towards sustainable investment for Cambodia,” she said. “By providing relevant stakeholders with the right tools, knowledge, frameworks, and perspective, the sector can mobilise investments that align with national development priorities while addressing environmental and social challenges. GGGI remains committed to building a strong eco-system for sustainable financing that attracts responsible investors and fosters long-term economic prosperity for Cambodia.”

By Chea Vannak