Clean Energy Push: Cambodia opened Clean Energy Week 2026 with a push to cut fuel-price risk and boost energy security, while officials said renewables already make up over 63% of domestic installed power and the country targets at least 70% renewable electricity by 2030, backed by solar expansion plus storage and grid flexibility. Power Transition Targets: The plan highlights large-scale solar delivery and battery storage, including ADB-backed battery financing and pumped storage work, framing cleaner, more reliable power as both climate action and an investment magnet. Tourism & Nature: Preah Sihanouk launched a 2026–2030 tourism development plan aimed at higher-quality, internationally competitive growth, leveraging beaches, marine biodiversity and Ream National Park for coastal and ecotourism. EV Uptick: Cambodia recorded a surge in EV registrations since March 2026, with officials linking the rise to higher global fuel prices and noting potential air-quality benefits in urban areas. Maritime Environment Stakes: Cambodia and Thailand began a UN-backed UNCLOS conciliation over overlapping Gulf of Thailand claims, where resource-rich waters add urgency to resolving the dispute under international law. Community Hope for Climate: More than 50 artists and youth groups are preparing “Ponleu: An Ecology of Hope” during Clean Energy Week, using talks, screenings and exhibitions to imagine how humans, nature and technology can coexist.