UNEP World Conservation Moni<strong>to</strong>ring Centre219 Huntingdon RoadCambridge, CB3 0DLUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0) 1223 277314Fax: +44 (0) 1223 277136Email: info@unep-wcmc.orgWebsite: www.unep-wcmc.orgSNV <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> Headquarters5th Floor, Thien Son Building5 Nguyen Gia Thieu, District 3Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamTel: +84 8 39300668Fax: +84 8 39300668Email: rmcnally@snvworld.org or akager@snvworld.orgWebsite: www.snvword.org/reddThe United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Moni<strong>to</strong>ring Centre (UNEP-WCMC) is <strong>the</strong> specialist biodiversity assessment centre of <strong>the</strong>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), <strong>the</strong> world’s <strong>for</strong>emost intergovernmental environmental organisation. The Centre has been in operation <strong>for</strong>over 30 years, combining scientific research with practical policy advice.The SNV <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> programme has been established in 2009 and identified three main intervention areas necessary <strong>to</strong> make <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> work, while supporting <strong>the</strong>poor and enhancing biodiversity. The SNV <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> team of experts pilot interventions in <strong>the</strong>se areas in selected countries across Asia and Africa.This publication may be reproduced <strong>for</strong> educational or non-profit purposes without special permission, provided acknowledgement <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> source is made. Reuseof any figures is subject <strong>to</strong> permission from <strong>the</strong> original rights holders. No use of this publication may be made <strong>for</strong> resale or any o<strong>the</strong>r commercial purpose withoutpermission in writing from UNEP. Applications <strong>for</strong> permission, with a statement of purpose and extent of reproduction, should be sent <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Direc<strong>to</strong>r, UNEP-WCMC, 219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DL, UK.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSThe mapping work summarized in this report was commissioned by SNV – The Ne<strong>the</strong>rlands Development Organisation as part of <strong>the</strong> project ‘Exploring Mechanisms<strong>to</strong> Promote High-Biodiversity <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong>: Piloting in Viet Nam’. UNEP-WCMC’s contribution <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> project is part of <strong>the</strong> <strong>REDD</strong>-PAC project. Both projects are part of<strong>the</strong> International Climate Initiative. The Federal Ministry <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety supports this initiative on <strong>the</strong> basis of adecision adopted by <strong>the</strong> German Bundestag.Preliminary spatial analyses were conducted by Green Field Consulting and Development Co., Ltd. in association with <strong>the</strong> Research Centre <strong>for</strong> Forest Ecology andEnvironment (RCFEE), who were responsible <strong>for</strong> <strong>for</strong>est biomass carbon estimates. Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) and conservation corridor datasets were providedby Conservation International.Thanks <strong>to</strong> Akiko Inoguchi of <strong>the</strong> Food and Agriculture Organization of <strong>the</strong> United Nations (FAO), Florian Werner of Deutsche Gesellschaft für InternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ) and Benktesh Sharma who provided comments on a draft version of <strong>the</strong> report.DISCLAIMERThe contents of this report do not necessarily reflect <strong>the</strong> views or policies of UNEP, contribu<strong>to</strong>ry organisations or edi<strong>to</strong>rs. The designations employed and <strong>the</strong>presentations of material in this report do not imply <strong>the</strong> expression of any opinion whatsoever on <strong>the</strong> part of UNEP or contribu<strong>to</strong>ry organisations, edi<strong>to</strong>rs orpublishers concerning <strong>the</strong> legal status of any country, terri<strong>to</strong>ry, city area or its authorities, or concerning <strong>the</strong> delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries or <strong>the</strong>designation of its name, frontiers or boundaries. The mention of a commercial entity or product in this publication does not imply endorsement by UNEP.The maps presented here were produced using publicly available global and national datasets. As such, <strong>the</strong>se maps and this report do not present any officialassessment or statement on Viet Nam’s <strong>for</strong>est biomass carbon, or <strong>the</strong> multiple benefit <strong>potential</strong> of <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong>, on <strong>the</strong> part of <strong>the</strong> Government of Viet Nam or any o<strong>the</strong>rentity. The spatial analysis reported herein was conducted as a demonstration exercise, and <strong>the</strong> resultant maps are <strong>for</strong> illustrative purposes only, with a view <strong>to</strong>stimulating fur<strong>the</strong>r mapping work <strong>for</strong> <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> planning applications in Viet Nam. The example maps presented here are not intended <strong>to</strong> promote any particularprocess or approach <strong>to</strong> <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> planning in Viet Nam.CONTRIBUTORSHoang Viet Anh and Le Viet Thanh (email: anh.hv@gfd.com.vn), Green Field Consulting & Development, 27 Ly Thai To Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Viet NamVu Tan Phuong (email: phuong.vt@rcfee.org.vn), Research Centre <strong>for</strong> Forest Ecology & Environment, Viet Nam Forest Science InstituteVo Thanh Son (email: thanhson.vo@gmail.com), Centre <strong>for</strong> Natural Resources & Environmental Studies, Viet Nam National University University, 144 Xuan ThuyStreet, Cau Giay, Hanoi, Viet NamSteven Swan (email: sswan@snvworld.org), SNV <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> Headquarters, 5th Floor, Thien Son Building, 5 Nguyen Gia Thieu, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet NamRebecca Mant, Monika Bertzky, Corinna Ravilious, Julia Thorley, Kate Trumper and Lera Miles (email: climate@unep-wcmc.org)UNEP World Conservation Moni<strong>to</strong>ring Centre, 219 Huntingdon Road, Cambridge, CB3 0DL, UKCITATIONMant, R., Swan. S., Anh, H.V., Phuong, V.T., Thanh, L.V., Son, V.T., Bertzky, M., Ravilious,C., Thorley, J., Trumper, K., Miles, L. (2013) <strong>Mapping</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>potential</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>deliver</strong>biodiversity conservation in Viet Nam: a preliminary analysis. Prepared by UNEP-WCMC, Cambridge, UK; and SNV, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.Available online at: www.carbon-biodiversity.net andwww.snvworld.org/reddPho<strong>to</strong>s: Front and back cover:Left: © iS<strong>to</strong>ckCentre: Loepa sikkima- © Jeremy Holden - SNVRight: Map of vegetation continuous fields de<strong>for</strong>estation rates and <strong>for</strong>est biomasscarbon © UNEP - WCMCUNEP promotesenvironmentally sound practicesglobally and in its own activities.This publication is designed <strong>for</strong> electronicdistribution. Our printing anddistribution policy aims <strong>to</strong> reduceUNEP’s carbon footprint.© 2013 United Nations Environment Programme
<strong>Mapping</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>potential</strong> <strong>for</strong><strong><strong>REDD</strong>+</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>deliver</strong> biodiversityconservation in Viet NamA preliminary analysisRebecca Mant, Steven Swan, Hoang Viet Anh, Vu Tan Phuong, Le Viet Thanh,Vo Thanh Son, Monika Bertzky, Corinna Ravilious, Julia Thorley, Kate Trumperand Lera Miles
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