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Introduction of Viet Nam and projects

The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam

• Population: 87,840,000

(2011)

• Total areas: 331,212 km²
• Capital: Ha Noi
• GDP: 124 billion USD (2011)

Ratification of 3 Rio Conventions

UNCBD Vietnam ratified the Convention in November 1994 UNFCCC Viet Nam signed on 11 June 1992, ratified it on 16 November 1994 and this became effective on 14 February 1995 UNCCD Ratified on 25 August 1998, to be in force on 23 November of the same year

Rio Convention Focal Points

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) UNCBD UNFCCC UNCCD GEF Focal Points

What are the current challenges?

Funding for implementation of 3 Rio Conventions Technical knowledge and capacity to implementation of the Conventions Communication and collaboration Reporting requirements Synergies among Conventions’ activities Challenges

Benefits of synergistic approach

• Systematic approach for implementation of 3

Rio Conventions

• Avoid duplicated efforts in reporting
• Strengthen collaboration and facilitate synergy

activities between 3 Conventions in achieving global environmental benefits

• Mobilize resources for solving common issues

among 3 Rio Conventions

Priority cross-cutting areas

• Ecosystem-based adaptation
• Strengthening links between institutions

addressing different conventions

GEF activities to supports synergy of 3 Conventions

• Viet Nam’s National Capacity Needs Self-

Assessment for Global Environmental Management (2004 – 2006)

• Project on Ecosystem Services (2010 – 2014)
• Strengthening Resilience against Climate Change

Impacts: Developing a Framework for Ecosystem- based Adaptation(EbA) (2012 – 2013)

• Removing Barriers Hindering PA Management

Effectiveness in Vietnam (2010 – 2014)

Viet Nam’s National Capacity Needs Self- Assessment for Global Environmental Management (2004 – 2006)

• Reports of Capacity Assessment Needs (CBD,

UNFCCC, CCD)

• Development of a national strategy and action

plan for national capacity building for global environmental management

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Project for Ecosystem Services (2010 – 2014)

Objective and Components To reduce threats to globally important biodiversity through integrating the findings and tools of ecosystem service assessments in policy and decision making at various scales. This will be achieved by:

• Tools: Design ways and means to map and account the ecosystem services and

integrate it with conventional measures of performance like national income. Methods: spatial mapping of ES; estimation of supply response functions for selected ES; trade-off matrices across ES, competing natural uses and human well-being; development of scenarios.

• Policy Implementation: Identify and acknowledge the linkages of development

policies with the ecosystems and biodiversity. Methods: decision support systems; systematic outreach and dissemination strategy on ES; mapping and valuation of ES to inform development planning; strategies for SME’s; pilot studies on investment in ecological infrastructure

• Science and Policy: Strengthening of science-policy interfaces.

Methods: horizontal and vertical information exchange on ES science, tools and policy responses; systematic outreach and dissemination.

Strengthening Resilience against Climate Change Impacts: Developing a Framework for Ecosystem-based Adaptation(EbA)

EBA demonstrated as a cost effective and sustainable strategy for mitigating CC impacts and promoting development goals Guiding Principles in mainstreaming EBA in the government policies and planning processes EBA mainstreamed in adaptation policies and practices in Lao/Vietnam and ultimately in the GMS region Operational Framework on How to implement EBA Draft Framework on How to implement EBA Review of literatures and consultations with experts Lessons from the field-testing incorporated in the draft framework Review and analysos of policy and institutional framework Stakeholder consultations and lessons from the field Study area Comparative Analysis of different Adaptation Options including Economic analysis Adaptation Strategies identified Assessment of Vulnerability and Risks to Ecosystems and Communities Analysis of role of ecosystems in reducing vulnerabilities Consultation with focus groups, VA analysis Modeling, Spatial Analysis Mapping of Ecosystems and their services

Removing Barriers Hindering PA Management Effectiveness in Vietnam

• A comprehensive and harmonized legal and policy

framework supports sustainable PA financing

• Clear and harmonized institutional mandates and processes

support sustainable PA financing mechanisms

• Knowledge and experience of sustainable financing options

developed through demonstrations

• Information on biodiversity and PA status supports PA

management and builds public support for the PA system