Cambodia seeks AI transfers and funding for climate action
Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth urged international cooperation to help developing countries access and use AI equitably.
Cambodia’s Environment Minister Eang Sophalleth called for greater financial assistance and transfers of artificial intelligence technology to developing countries during the opening of the Artificial Intelligence for Climate Action Forum 2026 in Cambodia on October 13.
Sophalleth said Cambodia remained committed to technological modernisation and sustainable solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions. He urged countries to cooperate towards limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
He said AI and other emerging technologies could improve environmental management and responses to climate impacts, support a green economy and advance carbon neutrality. International assistance should enable developing nations to use AI effectively, equitably and sustainably, he added.
UN resident coordinator in Cambodia Vladanka Andreeva said AI could help developing countries strengthen the resilience of their economic and social systems while responding promptly to climate change.
The October 13–14 forum brought together about 200 national and international delegates, including government officials, UN representatives and technology and climate science experts. Its objectives include facilitating AI technology transfers to developing countries to bolster their climate resilience.
