Climate Change training in Cambodia with REACT

The University of Alicante coordinated project REACT “Strengthening climate change REsearch And innovation CapactiTies in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam” recently held its second Training of Trainers module in Kampong Cham, Cambodia.

From March 6th to 8th over 40 trainees from universities in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam participated in a module titled “Tackling Climate Change” during which they were able to increase their knowledge and understanding on Climate Change and the international framework concerning Climate Change actions. They participated in seminars and practical exercises on how to analyse/prevent/manage risks related to climate variability and develop solutions for risk management, adaptation & mitigation through local case studies. The module was delivered by experts from REACT partner Institut Euro-Méditerranéen en Science du Risque (IEMSR, France), and was hosted by local partner University Heng Samrin Thbongkhmon.

Following the training, REACT partners held a 1-day coordination meeting with working sessions centred on the launching of the REACT Research & Academic Units in Climate Change, and adapting the trainings received in Laos (Nov.2017) and now in Cambodia to their local context so the partners could deliver them both on an internal and national level this coming Spring.