Mant, 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) Mapping the potential for REDD+ to deliver biodiversity conservation in Viet Nam: a preliminary analysis. Prepared by UNEPWCMC, Cambridge, UK; and SNV, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.
UNEP-WCMC in partnership with SNV, have been working with collaborators from Green Field Consulting and Development, Research Centre for Forest Ecology and Environment, and the Centre for Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, Viet Nam to carry out an initial spatial analysis to explore biodiversity benefits and risks from REDD+ in Viet Nam. Mapping indicators of the potential for multiple benefits, such as biodiversity conservation value, can help in REDD+ planning, informing the selection of locations for REDD+ activities. This report provides worked examples showing how multiple benefits can be incorporated into spatial planning for REDD+ at the national level in the specific case of Viet Nam. The maps illustrating this summary report were selected from a series of over 40 maps produced by the study.