More than three years on from a fishing ban on Poyang Lake, one fishing community is still straining to reinvent itself
Jiangxi province’s Nanji township was once home to three thriving fishing villages. Now, the picturesque communities on the banks of Poyang Lake are almost deserted. Hotels stand empty or abandoned, and the two schools have only a handful of students each, according to one resident. No one is out on the water with their fishing nets.
Alice Chen is a master’s student studying Environmental Policy. Before her current studies, she spent two years working in the environmental field in China. She writes particularly on the interactions between environmental policies, the environment, and local communities.
Changchang Ma is a student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology. She writes articles on the intersectional impacts of environmental issues in China and is particularly interested in the vulnerability and resilience of local communities.
