Background
The PEARL project convened multi-stakeholder verification workshops between 11 and 14 August 2026 to align action on cultivation, harvesting, processing and marketing in Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces. Between 11 and 14 August 2026, the PEARL project conducted verification workshops in Kampong Thom, Siem Reap, Oddar Meanchey and Preah Vihear provinces on cultivation, harvesting, processing and marketing of agricultural products.
The project is managed through a multi-ministry partnership and external technical support and financed with international climate finance and national counterpart funds. The PEARL project is managed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Water Resources and Meteorology and the Food and Agriculture Organization, and is funded by a Green Climate Fund grant with Cambodian government co-financing.
Key Developments
From 11–14 August 2026, MAFF officials, provincial deputy governors, FAO advisers, community leaders and private-sector representatives discussed practical solutions to increase production volumes, improve product quality and expand market access for fruits, vegetables and organic rice. The workshops identified measures to support community forestry and protected-area communities in northern provinces to sustain forest conservation alongside agricultural livelihoods.
Institutional Role
MAFF led the activity in its role as project implementing agency and partner ministries provided technical and governance coordination at provincial level. FAO participated as a technical partner and the project engaged non-governmental organizations, community forest groups and buyer and processor representatives to connect upstream production with downstream market actors.
Operational Implications
Project teams distributed 124 laptop computers and multifunction printers (scan and photocopy functions) to participating community groups and organizations to support local coordination and record-keeping. Workshop participants documented problem areas and agreed on context-specific solutions to help communities and companies adapt production and post-harvest handling to climate-related challenges and buyer requirements.
Official Source
Source: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries social media post, 14 August 2026 (MAFF Facebook).
