Target villages consented on the change of Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ project

By Tem Hon

In June and July 2026, the Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary REDD+ Project, implemented by NatureLife Cambodia in collaboration with local authorities, Mondulkiri and Ratanakiri Provincial Departments of Environment, REDD+ stakeholders, and local communities, conducted consultation meetings in 16 target villages.

The consultations focused on project redesign, and the location of the revised project area, providing communities and stakeholders with updated information and an opportunity to share their views.

The consultations aimed to:

Provide communities with information on the project redesign and changes in project boundaries.

Explain the reasons and key considerations behind the proposed changes.

Provide updates on the progress of the Lomphat REDD+ Project and the Verra certification process.

Provide an opportunity for stakeholders to ask questions, express their views, and provide feedback and recommendations.

A total of 2,419 participants, including 1,664 women, participated in the consultations across the 16 target villages.

Through these meetings, community members gained a clearer understanding of the project status, the Verra certification process, the Feedback and Grievance Redress Procedure (FGRP), and the proposed changes to the project design. They also had the opportunity to review findings from previous environmental, social, and economic assessments and receive clarification from the project team and relevant stakeholders.

Following the consultation process, villagers in all 16 target villages provide consent on the change of project according to the decided threshold for each village.

This represents an important step in ensuring meaningful stakeholder engagement, transparency, and community participation in the continued development of the Lomphat REDD+ Project.

Working together with communities and stakeholders to protect forests, support local livelihoods, and strengthen climate action in Lomphat Wildlife Sanctuary.