Hiệu quả của mô hình đồng quản lý rừng ngập mặn và tài nguyên thiên nhiên cho vùng ven biển đồng bằng sông Cửu Long

Abstract

Under impact of climate change, coastal erosion and mangrove degradation have caused enormous economic, social and environmental damage. Mangroves play a particularly important role in ensuring functions of protection, prevention of landslides, soil erosion, coastal erosion, sea dyke, ecological environment and life as well as livelihoods of coastal communities. Sustainable management and use of mangroves is considered one of many sustainable solutions. This paper analyzes effectiveness of co-management of forests and natural resources in Au Tho B hamlet, Soc Trang province. Evaluation results show that co-management model of mangrove forest protection and sustainable use of coastal wetlands has improved livelihoods for benefit of people associated with effective protection and restoration of mangroves.

Keywords: Mangroves, community-based mangrove management, co-management