Our people

Chea Phallin specialises in marine resources and ecosystems. His work in Cambodia combines conservation programme leadership with experience in marine protected areas, mangrove restoration and coastal resource management. He has contributed to national mangrove restoration guidance and initiatives to protect coastal habitats and fisheries.
Selected publications

Chan Lakhena is an environmental scientist with experience in conservation, project leadership and community engagement. Her work includes forest carbon project audits, land tenure, and environmental and social safeguards. She has also managed coastal conservation and livelihood programmes in Koh Kong, connecting technical research with community needs.
Selected publications

Chantha Chroeng works on seagrass, coral reefs and mangroves, combining field monitoring with GIS and remote sensing. Her experience with Fauna & Flora includes coastal surveys, habitat mapping and restoration assessments. Her research interests include seagrass ecology, blue carbon and community-based resource management.
Selected publications

Kann Pire Reak is the founder and CEO of Khmer Dive Group, Khmer Dive Club and Khmer Dive Supply on Koh Rong. A PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor, he brings experience in dive training, marine recreation and coastal tourism to MRPO’s board.

Matt Glue brings marine conservation experience from Southeast Asia, the Caribbean and Australia. He holds an MSc in Tropical Marine Biology and has worked with Fauna & Flora on marine protected areas. His work includes blue carbon, climate resilience and applying scientific data to coral reef and coastal management.
Selected publications

Dr. Rath Sithik specialises in project design and implementation, environmental research, and water-resource management in Cambodia. He has developed research methods and action plans for environmental initiatives, led water-management programmes, and contributed to work on carbon market readiness and climate policy.

Kong Chanthan brings expertise in climate policy, disaster management, and environmental and social safeguards. His experience includes supporting Cambodia’s Ministry of Environment through the NDC Partnership, assessing climate vulnerability and planning resilient infrastructure. He holds master’s degrees in International Community Development and Public Policy.
Selected publications

Kunthea Phirum brings experience in ecotourism and coastal tourism development. His background includes work with Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism and tourism studies in New Zealand. He has advised Khmer Dive Group and a coastal ecotourism project, with a focus on conservation and sustainable development.
Selected publications

Marianne Teoh is a marine and coastal specialist with experience in research, programme leadership and environmental management. She leads the UK-funded COAST Facility, supporting coastal resilience and sustainable livelihoods. Her work spans marine policy, conservation finance and partnerships with local organisations and coastal communities.
Selected publications

David Stevenson works on rural development, institutional governance and digital systems in Cambodia. He has supported programme design, reporting and project mapping with CIRD, and governance and member-service systems at CanCham Cambodia. His experience includes practical digital tools, project reporting and partner coordination.