Sanjiv De Silva
External Researcher
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Boeng Sneh Lake (BSL), a 3,924-hectare freshwater wetland in Cambodia’s Mekong Delta, is a critical water resource that supports agriculture, domestic water supply, fisheries, biodiversity conservation, and flood regulation. This study assessed the lake’s hydrological dynamics and their implications for Integrated Water Resources Management (I...
This working paper examines decentralised food system governance at the district level in Cambodia through an assessment of District Technical Working Groups (DTWGs) established in Boeng Sneh (Mekong Delta) and Boeng Ream (Tonle Sap). These floodplain ecosystems are critical for rice production, fisheries, and rural livelihoods but face increas...
Cambodia’s floodplains face chronic water conflicts driven by competing demands for rice irrigation, fisheries, and domestic use. Left unresolved, these conflicts degrade multi-functional ecosystems, which undermine food system productivity, ecological resilience, local economies, and social relations. These challenges constrain Cambodia’s ability...
Inland fisheries in Cambodia are of great importance to the livelihoods of rural communities, as they provide sustenance and seasonal income for the local population. Community fish refuges (CFRs) are natural or human-made water bodies that hold water throughout the year, providing a dry-season sanctuary for aquatic life. Managed mainly by the loca...
