annex 1 sihanoukville province field research data - Regional ...

C l i m a t e C h a n g e A d a p t a t i o n : F i n d i n g t h e a p p r o p r i a t e r e s p o n s e | 33Table 1 Synopsis of opening Focus Group Discussions with the Boek Krang Village, Prey Nob Commune, and Ou Ta Sek Village, Ou Oknha Heng Commune, Prey Nob District.Environmental Changes OvertimePerceived Impact on Livelihood Strategy- Extended wet seasons- Intensified storms during the wet season - Shift in rice variety – long stalk to low stalk- Insect infestation - Increased pesticide and herbicide use- Livestock health problems due to heat- Increase temp in line with the loss of forest cover- Decreases in soil fertility - Increased use of chemical fertilizers- Natural water flow reductions impacting agricultural activities - Movement to other natural resource bases for extraction- Decreases in natural fish production (marine and fresh water) - Continued exploitation of marine fish above sustainable rates- Absence of NTFP - Use of the lake for fish to replace loses in livelihood- Ecosystems contributing less to food security - Increases in agricultural inputs to maintain production levels- increase incidence of povertyFamily and Community Relations- High poverty- Less solidarity- High competition for resources- More planning related to livelihoodsOther impacts because of environmental changes:- Increases in health related problems, e.g. diarrhea, fever, dehydration, etc.*No opportunity!!!Participation in Development Activities