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Climate resilience Adaptation in action: Responding to climate change

Carla Schmid

CHAMPIONING ECO-FRIENDLY POLICIES

FOR A GREENER CAMBODIA

Carla Schmid joined UNDP Cambodia in early 2024 as a UN Volunteer,
“I know that the policy work is so important to create
stepping into a role that bridged policy and climate action through a joint
the environment where natural resource protection can initiative with FAO. Her focus: protecting biodiversity and managing

benefit so many people long-term.” natural resources in ways that support Cambodia’s ability to cope with
climate change.

38 Carla contributed to the Community Action for Sustainable Forests
project, implemented by FAO, UNDP and regional partners. The project
supported communities in managing forests sustainably and becoming
more resilient to the effects of climate change. Carla’s contribution
supported policies and long-term environmental protection.

“I was motivated to find a job that has an impact in real life, that
improves society and contributes to communities,” Carla said. Through
her assignment, she was able to turn her environmental protection
efforts into action.

Her volunteer work with all stakeholders is a good example of how
collaboration between UN agencies, national partners and volunteers
can lead to progress on the ground. Through active advocacy of policy and
practice, Carla advanced Cambodia’s efforts to protect its environment
and support communities affected by climate change.

Carla Schmid (left), UN Volunteer with UNDP Cambodia,
promoted eco-friendly policies. [UNV, 2024]