Redefining Diversity and Dynamics of Natural Resources Management in Asia, Volume 3: Natural Resource Dynamics and Social Ecological Systems in Central Vietnam: Development, Resource Changes and Conservation Issues

Ganesh Shivakoti · Tran Nam Thang · Ngo Tri Dung · David Hulse · Shubhechchha Sharma

Sep 2016 · Elsevier

About this ebook

Redefining Diversity and Dynamics of Natural Resources Management in Southeast Asia, Volumes 1-4 brings together scientific research and policy issues across various topographical areas in Asia to provide a comprehensive overview of the issues facing this region. Natural Resource Dynamics and Social Ecological Systems in Central Vietnam: Development, Resource Changes and Conservation Issues, Volume 3, focuses on the issues specific to Central Vietnam that are also found globally. War had significantly impacted both land and water resources, from which it had to recover environmentally. Additionally, this is an area with growing urbanization pressures and industrial development, both of which are known for stretching resources beyond their limits. The introduction of several hydro-electric power projects have even further eroded the local agricultural and forest ecosystems. This volume looks at Central Vietnam holistically, from management and use to policy and data-driven solutions. - Provides land management practitioners and policy makers with the tools to deal with natural resource issues in a developing nation - Reviews the impacts of the first PES, Payment for Ecosystem Services, policies upon which were based similar programs in Latin America - Reviews the current and potential future land management of Central Vietnam, giving an eye to solutions for any nation impacted by war, trying to balance development with conservation efforts and provide their populations with sustainable economic futures - Examines Central Vietnam holistically, from management and use to policy and data-driven solutions

About the author

Ganesh Shivakoti is the founder and director of Ostrom Center for Study of Natural Resources Governance (OCeAN) at Asian Institute of Technology (AIT). He is an Adjunct Professor in the Agricultural Systems and Engineering and Natural Resources Management Field of Study at School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), (AIT). He is also Visiting Professor at School of Sustainability, Arizona State University (ASU). He has published more than 90 peer-reviewed journal papers and edited and authored 12 books. His latest 2017 four edited volumes on “Redefining Diversity and Dynamics on Natural Resources Management in Asia from Elsevier dedicated to Nobel Laureate Elinor Ostrom, are based on long-term academic collaboration in enhancing academic capacity of regional universities in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, Thailand and Vietnam on the issues related to natural resources governance and management.

Dr Thang has 16 years’ experience working on community forest development, poverty reduction and biodiversity conservation. He is currently the Vice-Dean of Forestry at Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry. Dr Thang’s field work has given him a significant background in working with local authorities at difference levels. His expertise includes monitoring and evaluation of sustainability programs impacting poor and rural communities

Dr Dung is currently a lecturer of Forest Governance and Policy at Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry in Vietnam. His consulting experience has allowed him to work in agriculture management globally, in Asia, the US and Europe

Mr Hulse has developed significant experience in global conservation efforts since earning his Master of Public Policy in International Development from the JFK School of Government at Harvard. His experience includes evaluating economic, environmental and social impcts of field projects on rural populations, developed and managed a number of conservation programs for WWF, program officer for work in APAC for The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and most currently overseeing all operations and grant-making programs of the Ford Foundation in Vietnam and now Indonesia.

Shubhechchha Sharma is currently a doctoral student in the Department of Community Sustainability. She is also a C.S. Mott Pre-Doctoral fellow participating in an Ecological Food and Farming Systems Specialization. Her research interests are focused on climate change resilience, with an emphasis on natural resources and farming systems. She plans to study how multi-level and polycentric approaches in resource management improves community resilience. She has previously worked for the Hariyo Ban Program at WWF- Nepal, after receiving her Masters in Natural Resource Management. She is actively engaged with regional CBOs and NGOs, helping in implementing and assessing initiatives in relation to biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.