At EnergyLab Asia, we believe it has never been more important to understand the cultural and religious forces that shape Cambodia's approach to climate change. That's why we're proud to release our Buddhism and Climate Change 2026 Report — a groundbreaking analysis of how Buddhist values, institutions, and leadership can accelerate the country's clean energy transition.
This report tells a clear story: Cambodia's path to climate resilience is being built through communities’ positive efforts, with Buddhism offering an additional and powerful lens for strengthening decision-making and deepening commitment in daily life.
Drawing from real-life experiences of monks across pagodas in diverse communities, our report examines how Buddhist beliefs shape attitudes toward climate change, how temples and religious organisations support environmental decisions, and present the greatest opportunities to link better religious frameworks into climate policy and practice.
Buddhist teachings on interconnectedness, compassion, and mindfulness resonate with climate-conscious values — and Buddhist institutions, trusted and embedded in every corner of Cambodian society, represent trusted partners for behavior change, community-level adaptation, and informed support for renewable energy.
This is not abstract philosophy — it is a deep and meaningful foundation for engaging one of the most respected institutions in the country. As Cambodia pursues its ambitious 70% renewable energy target by 2030, understanding and partnering with Buddhist institutions can unlock new forms of community leadership, and climate support.
You can explore the full report and analysis at https://energylab.asia/buddhismandclimatechange2026report
This report tells a clear story: Cambodia's path to climate resilience is being built through communities’ positive efforts, with Buddhism offering an additional and powerful lens for strengthening decision-making and deepening commitment in daily life.
Drawing from real-life experiences of monks across pagodas in diverse communities, our report examines how Buddhist beliefs shape attitudes toward climate change, how temples and religious organisations support environmental decisions, and present the greatest opportunities to link better religious frameworks into climate policy and practice.
Buddhist teachings on interconnectedness, compassion, and mindfulness resonate with climate-conscious values — and Buddhist institutions, trusted and embedded in every corner of Cambodian society, represent trusted partners for behavior change, community-level adaptation, and informed support for renewable energy.
This is not abstract philosophy — it is a deep and meaningful foundation for engaging one of the most respected institutions in the country. As Cambodia pursues its ambitious 70% renewable energy target by 2030, understanding and partnering with Buddhist institutions can unlock new forms of community leadership, and climate support.
You can explore the full report and analysis at https://energylab.asia/buddhismandclimatechange2026report