7:07PM
A group of women weave a fishing net in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam, in
preparation for the annual flooding of the river and its tributaries.
Fishing communities rely on this flooding to bring an influx of fish and
shrimp to the region. With climate change worsening, flood levels are
becoming more inconsistent, which has important consequences for the
livelihood of locals. In 2012, lower than average flood levels saw fish
yields decrease by 40% compared to previous year.
Atkins Ciwem environmental photographer of the year 2014 shortlist (atlasē ir iekļuvis arī latviešu fotogrāfs Alnis Stakle)