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SFS/Cambodia: Environmental Justice and Mekong Ecologies (Outgoing Program) Print  Save  Share
  • Locations: Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Program Terms: Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: The School for Field Studies (SFS) 
  • Restrictions: WFU applicants only
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Spring 2026 10/15/2025 10/15/2025 TBA TBA
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term GPA Requirement: 2.75 Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 2 semesters completed
Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Prior Language Study Required: None
Click here for a definition of this term Housing: Residence Hall Click here for a definition of this term Open to non-WFU Students: No
Click here for a definition of this term Academic Areas Offered: Anthropology, Biology, Contemporary Global Studies, East Asian Studies, Economics, Environmental Science/Studies, Religious Studies, Sociology Program Term: Fall, Spring
Program Sponsor: SFS
Program Description:

SFS/Cambodia: Climate Change, Ethics, and Conservation.

In Cambodia, conservation has found its roots in community. Spend the semester exploring Cambodia’s diverse landscapes – from the great Tonle Sap Lake to the ancient Angkor temples. Study threats to biodiversity, learn about environmental justice and policy, and discuss traditional medicines with Indigenous communities. Embark on expeditions across the region, visiting an elephant sanctuary in Mondulkiri, the capital city of Phnom Penh, conservation sites along the Mekong River, and the Four Thousand Islands in Laos.
   

   
Overview
  • Meet the gentle giants of Mondulkiri: Visit the Elephant Valley Project, Cambodia’s first elephant sanctuary, to study elephant behavior and ecology.
  • Spend the night in a floating village on the Tonle Sap Lake and learn from villagers about how they’re adapting their livelihoods to climate change.
  • Take an expedition to a vast riverine archipelago in southern Laos, home to endangered Irrawaddy river dolphins and stunning waterfalls during the wet season.
  • Conduct a comprehensive field research project: Develop a research question, collect and analyze data, write a paper, and present your findings. Read more about SFS Directed Research projects.
Visit the SFS website for more information.