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  • Publication | 2025
Investigating the resistance of rice-field fisheries to transition into rice-fish farming and pond aquaculture in Cambodia
Global Food and Nutrition Security

Cambodia has made significant strides in socioeconomic development in recent decades (Chheang & Wong, 2014). Following three decades of political stability since the 1990s, the country has experienced rapid economic growth and notable poverty reduction (Chheang & Wong, 2014; Diepart & Ngin, 2020; Olsson & Wohlgemuth, 2003). However, despite the positive developments, food security remains a significant challenge (McDonald et al., 2015), especially in rural areas where over 70 % of the population resides (Culas & Tek, 2016; Pode et al., 2015; Sok et al., 2014). Aquatic food is essential in addressing food security, as highlighted in FAO's SOFIA 2024 report (FAO, 2024). With global aquaculture poised for expansion (FAO, 2024), Cambodia, where aquatic food has historically been vital (Hartje et al., 2018), faces a pivotal moment. Cambodian capture fisheries were highly productive, but overfishing and climate change have significantly depleted these resources (Chevalier et al., 2023; Joffre et al., 2021a, Joffre et al., 2021b). Therefore, it highlights the need for aquaculture development to support food security and economic growth.