In Cambodia, freshwater fisheries are an integral part of the country’s culture, economy, and food security, with inland fisheries yielding 300,000 to 400,000 metric tons of fish annually (FAO).
Q&A with new WorldFish board member Tony Long
In January 2016, WorldFish welcomed Mr. Tony Long to its Board of Trustees. In this short question and answer session, we learn what Tony hopes to bring the role and what drives his passion for environmental conservation.
Lessons From Uganda on Strengthening Women’s Voices in Environmental Governance
Ask Agnes Namukasa about sustainably managing fisheries in Kachanga, the lakeshore landing site she calls home in Uganda’s Masaka District, and you will soon learn about toilets. From her perspective, community members won’t address conflict between government enforcers and fishers, competition among neighboring villages, or pollution threatening aquatic ecosystems until they can first organize to address their most pressing daily needs.