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SFS Cambodia: Environmental Justice and Mekong Ecologies
Discover the diverse ecosystems of Cambodia—from the massive Tonle Sap Lake and ancient Angkor temples to the forests of the Mondulkiri highlands. Learn about efforts to fight climate change and preserve biodiversity and rural livelihoods. Take an extended expedition across the country, spending time in an elephant sanctuary in Mondulkiri and conservation sites along the Mekong River, then head to...
Discover the diverse ecosystems of Cambodia—from the massive Tonle Sap Lake and ancient Angkor temples to the forests of the Mondulkiri highlands. Learn about efforts to fight climate change and preserve biodiversity and rural livelihoods. Take an extended expedition across the country, spending time in an elephant sanctuary in Mondulkiri and conservation sites along the Mekong River, then head to a riverine archipelago in southern Laos. SFS students will live and study at the Center for Conservation and Development Studies, our most urban center on the outskirts of Siem Reap, near the famed temples of Angkor. The center is a breezy, modern campus nestled in a quiet neighborhood just minutes away from the bustling downtown area, where you will find restaurants, shops, and markets with uni...
Program Highlights
Visit the Mondulkiri highlands to study elephant conservation and learn about the changes and challenges to the indigenous Bunong peoples’ traditional lifestyles.
Spend the night in a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake and speak with villagers about climate-related livelihood challenges and adaptation strategies.
Explore the jungle temples of the ancient city of Angkor, including Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Study research topics including elephant ecology, climate change impacts, traditional ecological knowledge, biodiversity conservation, environmental justice, and Buddhism influences.
Learn core skills like species identification and wildlife monitoring, elephant behavior analysis, conservation grant writing, ethics and reasoning, basic Khmer language, and research design.
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- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Fall
- Spring
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Asian Studies See more
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Locations
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Agriculture
- Animal Science
- Asian Studies
Availability
Years Offered: 2024, 2025
- Fall
- Spring
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
All Nationalities
This Program is also open to Solo, Couples, Group
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- Tuition & Fees
- Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
- Weekday Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Some Program Activity Costs
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Any/All Education Levels Accepted
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Transcript
- Online Application
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