Enhancing Community Fisheries Management in Cambodia through Peer-to-Peer Learning

Abstract

Community Fisheries (CFi) in the Mekong region face challenges including low capacity, language barriers, insufficient resources, and limited knowledge-sharing opportunities. To address this, a Learning Hub was established, enabling peer-to-peer learning. Skilled CFi members shared expertise in fish ecology and management with 12 CFis, fostering collaboration and demonstrating best practices. For instance, Ksach Leav and Koh Khnier CFis redesigned their conservation zones, reducing them to 35% of the original size to balance conservation and subsistence fishing. Supported by WorldFish and CEPA, the Hub enhanced CFi capacity and promoted sustainable fisheries management, showcasing the effectiveness of collaborative and adaptive approaches.