This project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, focuses on building climate resilience in schools through sustainable infrastructure improvements and disaster preparedness training. By enhancing the ability of school facilities and communities to withstand climate-related hazards like floods and extreme temperatures, the initiative fosters a safer, more supportive learning environment for students and teachers alike. The project particularly emphasizes community involvement, engaging local leaders and families in understanding climate risks and developing solutions that protect educational spaces.

Impact

The Climate Resilient Schools project in Cambodia is a pilot initiative targeting schools vulnerable to climate impacts. Many Cambodian schools are situated in flood-prone or drought-affected areas, leading to frequent closures, damage to school infrastructure, and unsafe learning conditions. Before the project, these climate challenges disrupted educational continuity and put students’ safety at risk.

Through a combination of infrastructure upgrades—such as reinforced school buildings, improved drainage systems, and the addition of shaded areas—and community-centered climate preparedness workshops, the project aims to minimize climate risks. These interventions not only protect school facilities but also empower local stakeholders to take an active role in climate adaptation.

By creating climate-resilient educational spaces, the project is helping to secure a stable learning environment for Cambodian students, reducing the risk of school disruptions and promoting long-term community resilience. Through these efforts, the Climate Resilient Schools initiative lays the groundwork for sustainable, climate-adaptive education systems that will benefit current and future generations.