Video Documentary
Saving Cambodia's Great Lake
June 2005
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In Cambodia today, there is growing awareness that the Tonle Sap Lake and its remarkable wetland habitat must be protected--- before it is too late.
The Tonle Sap is among the most productive freshwater fisheries in the world. The Cambodian people depend on the lake's resources, but how long can it last? The Tonle Sap has become an environmental hotspot. Fish stocks are threatened by cutting of the flooded forest, overexploitation, and illegal fishing practice. Growing pollution and erosion of soil from the watershed are accelerating the lake's demise.
While the lake is under attack on many fronts, there are grounds for optimism. This video documentary is the story of this wondrous wetland and the people who depend on it for survival. It is the story of communities working together to protect the lake's resources and improve their livelihood.
This video documentary is part of ADB's Water Awareness Program.
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Duration: Approximately 22 minutes
- Broadcast formats: PAL or NTSC Digital Betacam, or Betacam SP
- Non-broadcast format: DVD
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INFORMATION FOR BROADCASTERS
This documentary, together with ADB's Water Voices Video Documentary series, is available for broadcast distribution. Interested parties can contact
Steven Griffiths
Multimedia Specialist
Asian Development Bank
Tel: +632 632 5861
Fax: +632 636 2381
Email: water@adb.org
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