Analyzing the transformations of forest PES in Vietnam: Implications for REDD+

Trædal, Leif Tore; Vedeld, Paul; Pétursson, Jón Geir

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2015.11.001

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“…On the national level, various new institutions and actors related to REDD+ were introduced, but, on the local level, it was mainly implemented through Kala Tonggu's existing forest governance infrastructure. This is in line with the findings of Traedal et al [59] and McElwee [44], which conclude that market-based approaches, such as REDD+ and PFES, will most likely only reproduce existing institutional structures instead of restructuring them. On the contrary, FFI-REDD+ actively tried to reconstitute local forest governance structures by introducing CBFM.…”

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Livelihood Implications and Perceptions of Large Scale Investment in Natural Resources for Conservation and Carbon Sequestration: Empirical Evidence from REDD+ in Vietnam

Bayrak

Marafa

2017

Sustainability

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Abstract:The complex relationship between local development and current large scale investments in natural resources in the Global South for the purpose of conservation and carbon sequestration is not fully understood yet. The Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation programme (REDD+) is an example of such investment. This study examines the livelihood implications and perceptions of REDD+ among indigenous and forest-dependent communities in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. A systems-based livelihood survey has been conducted with two communities affected by REDD+ (n = 102)-Kala Tonggu village (participating in UN-REDD, a multilateral programme) and Hieu commune (participating in a REDD+ project of Fauna and Flora International). The positive effects of REDD+ included: introduction of community-based forest management; shifting power relations in favour of local communities; communities receiving financial benefits for forest monitoring; and positive community perceptions on REDD+. The negative impacts concerned: more restricted access to the natural forest; raising false expectations on the financial benefits of REDD+; increasing risks of food insecurity; exclusion of customary institutions and forest classifications; and lack of livelihood alternatives in dealing with changing socio-ecological conditions. Based on the findings of this study, we argue that REDD+ implementation needs to incorporate the temporality and dynamics of community livelihoods, power relations, and customary and formal socio-ecological systems more comprehensively. This to ultimately achieve inclusive local development and effective conservation of global forest commons.

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Livelihood Implications and Perceptions of Large Scale Investment in Natural Resources for Conservation and Carbon Sequestration: Empirical Evidence from REDD+ in Vietnam

Bayrak

Marafa

2017

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“…Drawing on the concept of payment for environmental services (PFES), NPs reported incomes from PFES payments from such sources as hydropower and water companies (Pham et al 2013, Traedal et al 2015. The development of 'innovative' financing mechanisms, such as PFES, provided increasing funding for NPs in biodiversity conservation and, at the same time, generated financial and economic incentives for local communities in buffer zones in protecting forests (Emerton et al 2012, Pham et al 2013, USAID 2013.…”

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The comparative analyses of selected aspects of conservation and management of Vietnam’s national parks

An¹,

Markowski²,

Bartos³

2018

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The national parks in Vietnam are protected areas in the national system of special-use forests created to protect natural resources and biodiversity. In order to improve the effectiveness of management of national parks, the study assesses some current aspects of conservation and management of natural resources with respect to management plans, financial sources, staff, cooperative activities, causes of limited management capacity and threats to natural resources. Out of the total of 30 national parks, six are under the responsibility of the Vietnam Administration of Forestry (VNFOREST) and 24 national parks are managed by provincial authorities. It was found that most of the national parks have updated their management plans. Financial sources of funding for national parks mainly originated from the central and provincial budgets, with an average of 51% and 76% respectively. Fifty percent of national parks spent 40-60% of their total funding on conservation activities. About 85% of national parks' staff had academic degrees, typically in the fields of forestry, agriculture and fisheries. Biodiversity conservation was considered a priority cooperative action in national parks with scientific institutes. Major causes of a limited management capacity of national parks included human population growth and pressure associated with resources use, lack of funding, limited human and institutional capacity and land use conflict/land grab. Illegal hunting, trapping, poaching and fishing, the illegal wildlife trade, illegal logging and firewood collecting appeared to be the most serious threats to the conservation and management of natural resources. In addition to RESEARCH ARTICLE Launched to accelerate biodiversity conservation A peer-reviewed open-access journalLe Thanh An et al. / Nature Conservation 25: 1-30 (2018) 2 these results, significant differences were found between the VNFOREST and provincial parks in terms of financial sources, staff and the threat of illegal logging and firewood collecting. The authors' findings offer useful information for national park planners and managers, as well as policy makers and researchers in seeking solutions for the sustainable management of natural resources in national parks.

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“…Instead it appears that information exchange, and especially feedback to government, aims to strengthen central planning and implementation. In that sense "learning" is limited to the development of administrative processes of, for instance, introducing benefit sharing mechanisms for non-timber forest product harvesting and PES schemes [52]. Some crucial requirements and lessons for co-management arrangements to learn and enable greater and more equal interactions among actors are not yet covered in policy or legislation.…”

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The Vietnamese Legal and Policy Framework for Co-Management in Special-Use Forests

Nguyen

Bush

Mol

2017

Forests

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Co-management has been introduced into Special Use Forests (SUFs) of Vietnam for more than 10 years. However, the extent to which Vietnamese laws and policies support co-management remains unclear. This paper reviews existing policies and laws from the national to commune levels and assesses their facilitation of co-management in SUFs. The review demonstrates there is support for co-management, albeit scattered and uncoordinated across a range of policies and laws. Modifications to policy on ownership and use rights would support the development of SUF co-management. Additionally, clearer legislative underpinning for benefit sharing in SUFs could better incentivize the participation of local people and private sector actors to engage in more effective co-management arrangements.

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Analyzing the transformations of forest PES in Vietnam: Implications for REDD+

Cited by 30 publications

References 21 publications

Livelihood Implications and Perceptions of Large Scale Investment in Natural Resources for Conservation and Carbon Sequestration: Empirical Evidence from REDD+ in Vietnam

Livelihood Implications and Perceptions of Large Scale Investment in Natural Resources for Conservation and Carbon Sequestration: Empirical Evidence from REDD+ in Vietnam

The comparative analyses of selected aspects of conservation and management of Vietnam’s national parks

The Vietnamese Legal and Policy Framework for Co-Management in Special-Use Forests

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