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This paper sets out to explore fishers' perceptions of environmental change in coastal Cambodia and to then examine the role of local institutions in working with villagers to adapt to such challenges. The analysis shows that: (1) fishers observe species decline, irregular tides and a change in weather patterns; and (2) local institutions have been working to address some of these issues through a series of resource management and livelihood projects for over a decade. We note that local institutions are well placed to deal with certain types of environmental change projects, such as protecting small patches of mangrove trees or creating fish sanctuaries, along with less controversial, tourism-related projects. It is impossible, however, for local institutions to tackle bigger issues, such as over-fishing or large-scale resource extraction. Fishing villages are dealing with multiple challenges (environmental change and beyond), which may make fishing a less viable option for coastal villagers in the medium to long term. As such, key policy responses include acknowledging and building upon the work of local institutions, enhanced support for patrolling at national and provincial levels, developing response scenarios for coastal environmental change, involving local institutions in scientific monitoring and piloting projects that consider fishing and non-fishing livelihoods.

PrefaceO n behalf of the editorial board, I am very pleased to present you with the sixth issue of APN's annual flagship publication, APN Science Bulletin, which features the results, outcomes and findings of APN-funded projects while serving as a record of ongoing and recently completed activities by project teams in countries within and, sometimes, beyond the Asia-Pacific region.The APN Science Bulletin has evolved considerably since its inaugural issue published in March 2011. This year, we have taken a serious step to further enhance our efforts in ensuring the scientific rigour of the articles and their contribution to the body of knowledge in the science-policy arena for global environmental change, by facilitating a more rigorous, open and constructive peer-review mechanism recently embedded in the publication process.Articles featured in this issue are contributions from projects that were completed in fiscal year 2015 (April 2015to March 2016. These cover a broad range of topics under APN's science agenda outlined in its Fourth Strategic Plan, which includes climate change and climate variability, biodiversity and ecosystem services, changes in the atmospheric, terrestrial and marine domains, resources utilisation and pathways for sustainable development, and risk reduction and resilience.Included in the first section of this issue are featured articles from projects implemented under the core programmes of Annual Regional Call for Research Proposals (ARCP, which was renamed to "Collaborative Regional Research Programme" in APN's 4th Strategic Phase) and Capacity Development Programme (CAPaBLE), as well as two thematic frameworks: APN Climate Adaptation Framework (CAF) and Low Carbon Initiatives (LCI) Framework.Section Two presents a compilation of all ongoing projects that are currently being implemented under various programmes and frameworks of the APN. You may find more details about these projects by visiting the corresponding page on our online project metadata portal, APN E-Lib (www.apn-gcr.org/resources). I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to all authors and reviewers-it is your dedication and hard work throughout the publication cycle that ensures the timeliness and quality of this issue.It is our hope that this publication will be useful for scientists and researchers, policy-and decision-makers, as well as practitioners working in the frontline of leveraging the scientific knowledge on global environment change to build a safer, more resilient, and more sustainable world for this and future generations. I also hope that the information contained in this issue will pave the way to new and deeper collaboration and partnerships among like-minded scientists and researchers within and outside the region where APN focuses its work.

The giant muntjac Muntiacus vuquangensis is a Critically Endangered ungulate that was first described by science in the early 1990s. The species’ current known distribution extends along the Annamite Mountains in Laos and Vietnam. Here, we report the first confirmed record of the giant muntjac in Cambodia. We recorded a camera-trap photograph of a male giant muntjac in Virachey National Park in northeastern Cambodia. Our record likely represents an isolated population near the western edge of the species’ distribution, about 300 km from the closest confirmed populations.