How the climate crisis is tipping the balance to threaten Cambodia’s fishing communities

Southeast Asia’s largest freshwater lake is facing an emergency as the delicate ecosystem is damaged because of a combination of the climate crisis, overfishing and upstream dams.

Many of the Tonle Sap lake’s surrounding communities depend on the water source for their income. However, the lake has dropped in volume below its historical average, according to the Mekong River Commission.

Each year the lake relies on the Mekong River reversing its flow to replenish the water supply and provide fresh fish which feed a large portion of the country.

In full: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/how-the-climate-crisis-is-tipping-the-balance-to-threaten-cambodia-s-fishing-communities/ar-AAX0lrV

Related Stories

Latest News