In rural Cambodia, many households are burdened with having to collect and treat their own drinking water. The USAID-supported and WorldFish-led Feed the Future Cambodia Rice Field Fisheries II (RFF II) project has found an innovative way to integrate fish … Read the rest
Yumiko Kura of WorldFish honored by Cambodian Government
Yumiko Kura, WorldFish Country Director for Cambodia, has been awarded the Commander of Sahametrei medal, conferred by the Prime Minister of Cambodia, for her outstanding contribution to the country’s fisheries sector. The medal recognizes those who have provided distinguished services … Read the rest
A fisher’s wise words: ‘If we protect the fish, we are protecting ourselves’
Cambodia's fisheries—some of the most diverse and expansive freshwater fisheries in the world—are under pressure from both population growth and rising demand for fish. As the need to protect these vital fisheries grows stronger, I meet one small-scale fisher who’s working to conserve fish stocks and combat illegal fishing in his rural village.