SCP Asia Phase II - sustainable consumption and production in Thailand and Cambodia

In order to improve the environmental performance of agricultural products in partner countries, the project promotes sustainable forms of consumption and production. By bringing together different stakeholders along the value chain, it stimulates the production of more sustainable agri-food products. In model regions, the project develops nature-friendly cultivation practices and creates value chains to open up markets. In addition, the project increases the demand for nature-friendly, low-carbon products among consumers and empowers them to make informed purchasing decisions through sustainability information. For scalability, the project engages in local, national and global policy-making processes and supports governments in integrating sustainable consumption and production principles into coherent policies in line with climate, biodiversity and SDG targets.

Project data

Countries
Cambodia, Thailand
IKI funding
2,887,628.00 €
Duration
06/2022 till 12/2026
Status
open
Implementing organisation
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Germany
Political Partner
  • Ministry of Environment (MoE) - Cambodia
  • Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation - Thailand
  • Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) - Thailand
Implementing Partner
  • World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Cambodia
  • World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) - Thailand
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State of implementation/results

    International:
    • As part of its global work stream the project actively engages in the UN One Planet Network Sustainable Food Systems Programme, which held its 4th global conference in Hanoi/ Vietnam in April 2023, and is currently organising its 5th Global Conference in Brazil (May 2025).
    • The project is also part of the UN One Planet Network Consumer Information Programme Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Committee (MAC).
    • 2 publications will be published in Q2/2025: a) “Enabling Sustainable Livelihoods and Ecosystems through Diverse Agroecological Production Systems and Consumption Environments in Thailand and Cambodia”, b) “Equity-Driven Strategies for a Sustainable Food Systems Transformation: Insights from Selected Case Studies and Policy Plans” (both working titles)
    Thailand:
    • The project in Thailand has been organising training and workshops (e.g., on sustainable rice production and consumption, SCP measures for a sustainable hospitality sector, sustainable vegetable farming, agroecology and integrated pest management workshops for smallholder farmers, capacity building for value added sustainable products such as tamarind and banana products, pollination, consumption choices and environmental impacts in urban settings, environmental education, etc.).
    • December 2022: the project published the market research titled “Eco-awakening- gaps and opportunities for sustainable food products”, to understand the intention vs. action gap on the demand and supply sides.
    • Ongoing from project phase I (“SCP South South”): the pilot sustainable livelihood and forest restoration model for food system transformation in watershed areas (FLR349) has been endorsed by the Thai Royal Forestry Department. Since 2022, a value chain business model for smallholder farmers has been piloted and resulted in higher income for farmers, and a social enterprise model has helped improve farmers’ livelihoods, while restoring forests and local food systems. The project assisted in the creation of several community enterprises and endorsed the Participatory Guarantee System certification scheme upholding sustainable farming practices.
    • Establishment of local green markets, e.g., in Mae Chaem, Chiang Mai Province, aligning community production of sustainable vegetables with market demand, supporting income generation, while securing market space through cooperation with the local administration, supporting sustainability, social participation (e.g., of elderly community members), and community resilience.
    • Provide businesses with tailored guidance on implementing low-carbon SCP strategies through three key methodological tools—Low-carbon Transportation Guidelines, Guidelines for Single-use Food Packaging and Tableware, and the Food Waste Reduction Manual and Initiatives—developed in collaboration with targeted business sectors, including chain restaurants, food retailers, and food delivery services, to strengthen sustainable supply chains while enhancing overall business efficiency and performance. (Tools will be published soon in English and Thai.)
    • Sept.2024–Aug.2025: “Kitchen-Dek” initiative ("kitchen run by kids") promoting Youth awareness, aiming to keep track of at least 50 participants who adopted sustainable consumption behaviours. In its first four months, it engaged 514 participants (youth, teachers, and parents from schools and communities in Bangkok and surrounding areas), through workshops on sustainable food consumption, gardening, composting, and seasonal farming.
    Cambodia:
    • After a commodity analysis has been completed, the team decided to focus its on-the-ground work with selected commodities first on cocoa, wild honey and vegetables. The project has identified producer groups (total area 30ha) to be involved in this first part of the project and provided training to farmers.
    • The team engaged with key stakeholders in Phnom Penh, such as Foodpanda, a leading food and delivery service in Cambodia, and Khmer Organic, an agricultural product chain, to develop joint actions and marketing channels for organic produce.
    • The project was formally launched on 11 October 2022, in Phnom Penh, in an event hosted by the Ministry of the Environment (MoE). The publication of Cambodia's Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) Roadmap coincided with the kick-off event. WWF Cambodia and MoE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and are implementing a joint workplan on SCP.
    • GHG Emission Study and Record Tool Development: Study findings indicate that among the activities investigated, the use of organic fertilizers, particularly cow dung on vegetable plots, as well as high fuel use in both cocoa and vegetable production, are the leading drivers of GHG emissions. Vegetable plantations produced significant emissions due to the use of enormous amounts of organic fertilizers, which emit methane and nitrous oxide during decomposition. Cocoa plantations also contributed significantly to emissions, mainly through irrigation, fuel use for machinery, and crop maintenance operations. Based on the findings the project is conducting a targeted training program to (1) share the study findings with key stakeholders/ farmers, (2) teach effective counter strategies and practices, and (3) train participants on how to accurately measure, monitor, and report GHG emissions.
    • Soil & Water Quality Laboratory Testing: Soil and water contamination in agriculture endangers both long-term productivity and environmental health. This research tested and assessed the physical and chemical qualities of water and soil samples utilized in agriculture in Mondulkiri province. By identifying contaminants and understanding their effects on crop output and soil health, targeted suggestions could be made to farmers. The findings showed partly excessive nitrogen levels, though on other farms means to promote plant growth needed to be promoted. Some farms needed a boosting of soil organic carbon and organic matter by using organic fertilizers or compost materials. Others needed a correction of soil pH to avoid future acidity problems, also assessing lime requirements. Compostable materials include charcoal, vegetable waste, kitchen waste, native plants, and soil cover plants like sunhemp and stylo grass. Based on the findings, the project is offering assistance, advice and training, encouraging knowledge transfer, and giving farmers the essential information and tools to reduce pollution and promote sustainable farming practices.

Latest Update:
12/2025

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