Scaling impact in Cambodia: Amru Rice graduates from DFCD
An example of how businesses can drive climate adaptation and resilience.
Amru Rice, a Cambodian business supported by SNV through the Dutch Fund for Climate and Development (DFCD), has now formally graduated from the DFCD’s Origination Facility, marking a significant step towards scaling its impact.
Why it matters
The lower Mekong basin faces significant challenges from climate change, with communities experiencing more frequent floods and prolonged dry seasons. Amru Rice works in some of Cambodia’s most vulnerable regions, where these impacts directly threaten agriculture and livelihoods.
What graduation means
Graduating from the Origination Facility indicates that Amru Rice has completed all agreed de-risking milestones and is now considered investment-ready. In fact, Amru has already secured a portion of the investment required to achieve its overall goals.
A focus on regenerative agriculture
Amru Rice integrates regenerative and conservation practices into its farming model, improving livelihoods for smallholder farmers while increasing climate resilience.
Looking ahead: potential impact
When Amru reaches scale, it is expected they can achieve the following impact:
Improved livelihoods
Hectares of sustainably managed farmland
Tons of CO2 emissions sequestered annually
Role of business in driving climate solutions
Reflecting on the journey towards sustainable rice farming, Song Saran, CEO of Amru Rice (Cambodia) said,
"We're proud to be at the forefront of promoting innovative climate adaptation practices such as regenerative agriculture and sustainable rice farming. Our partnership with the DFCD and the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices in several provinces are a significant step towards transforming the rice sector in Cambodia."
Find out more about Amru’s work
As Cambodia advances its development, collaboration between the private sector and civil society is expected to drive growth and value addition.