CAMBODIA CENTER FOR CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT STUDIES LOCATION RESEARCH THEMES CORE SKILLS Siem Reap Elephant ecology Climate change impacts Traditional ecological knowledge Biodiversity conservation Environmental justice Buddhism influences Species identification and wildlife monitoring Elephant behavior analysis Research design & implementation Conservation grant writing Ethics & reasoning Data collection and analysis Research presentation Basic Khmer language WWW.FIELDSTUDIES.ORG/CAMBODIA OVERVIEW IN CAMBODIA, CONSERVATION HAS FOUND ITS ROOTS IN COMMUNITY Here, remnants of 12th-century temples share the landscape with wild forests, Buddhist monasteries, and small villages. Diverse ecosystems, from the mighty Mekong River to the Bokor Mountains, harbor rare species like the Asian elephant, sun bear, and Irrawaddy dolphin. The Tonle Sap Lake swells exponentially each year with the flood pulse and creates a dramatic seasonal shift for the wildlife and fishing and farming communities that call this region home. Already experiencing severe impacts from climate change, Cambodia is a case study in resilience. Adaptation and collaborative conservation efforts are necessary for the people of Cambodia to ensure food security and limit biodiversity loss in a time of rapid development. Our research here examines these efforts on the ground and provides data to support a path toward a more sustainable future for Cambodia. LIFE AT THE CENTER Our most urban center lies on the outskirts of Siem Reap, near the famed temples of Angkor. The Center is a breezy, modern campus nestled in a quiet neighborhood minutes away from the bustling downtown area where you will find restaurants, shops, and markets with unique Cambodian flair. Dorm living with fourperson bunkrooms Student lounge with open loft and beanbag chairs Gyms and running routes in surrounding neighborhood Classroom building including library, study spaces, and balcony Expansive open-air dining area, and on-site cooking staff Swimming pool, badminton court, and hammock bungalow 12 The School for Field Studies