Productivity response and production risk: A study of mangrove forest effects in aquaculture in the Mekong River Delta

Submitted by Luat Do on
EfD Authors:
Huu-Luat, Do
Thuy, Truong Dang

In Vietnam, most households that are allotted rights to mangrove forests are allowed to convert forestland into surface water to build mixed mangrove-shrimp farming systems. One result has been deforestation in mangrove forests in an effort to increase production. However, mangroves play multiple roles in shrimp yield, and their net effect is an empirical question. In addition, mangroves can reduce production risk, such that clearing mangroves can increase risk.

Peer Reviewed
Forestry, Policy Design

The influence of human values on attitudes and behaviours towards forest conservation

Submitted by Agha Inya on

Human attitudes and behaviours have been linked to the degradation of global biodiversity, particularly forest ecosystems. Indeed, effective conservation actions require that the attitudes and behaviours of affected individuals and communities are taken into account. While several studies have examined how human attitudes and behaviours affect conservation, it is still unclear which, and how, human value orientations influence conservation attitudes and behaviour. This is critical because attitudes and behaviours are underpinned by the complex concept of human values.

Peer Reviewed
Forestry

The role of mangroves in supporting shipping industry commitments to environmental protection and sustainable development

Submitted by Luat Do on
EfD Authors:
Hoa, Dang Le

Due to the increasing speed and impacts of climate change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and countries around the world are calling for active participation from all sectors in helping to resolve global environmental problems. The shipping industry, which plays a leading role in world commerce by transporting 90% of goods globally, has the potential to contribute significantly in the battle to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

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Climate Change, Forestry
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