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เข้าถึงคลังทรัพยากรและการวิจัยของ MRLG เพื่อการตัดสินใจอย่างมีข้อมูล และค้นพบความรู้มากมายเพื่อขับเคลื่อนการเปลี่ยนแปลงเชิงบวกและผลกระทบที่สำคัญ

State of Land in the Mekong Region: Policy Brief 1

Pathways towards sustainable land systems (policy brief 1)

The Mekong Region's agrarian transition has faced challenges in achieving poverty reduction, gender equality, and environmental sustainability. The study points to the need for policies to address these issues to ensure a more inclusive and sustainable future.

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This report provides a comparative analysis of the processes and lessons learned from four pilots on Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) and community-based value-chain and forestry enterprise development undertaken by CT Alliance members with support from the MRLG project. Across all pilots, it was observed that promoting customary tenure was crucial for securing legal rights to local forests. For instance, promoting tea tree tenure for the local Dao people in Sung village, Hoa Binh, and developing customary practices for langur conservation enhanced forest management. Value-chain enhancements for bamboo in Ke village and Shan tea in Sung village incentivized sustainable forest resource management through improved customary tenure practices. Moreover, where formal tenure rights were devolved to communities, CT Alliance members facilitated self-organization and governance using statutory law and local customs. These efforts aimed to align forest management with community values, securing tenure for local communities.

However, challenges remained, such as improving benefit-sharing and village fund management in Hang Nam and Tul villages. Despite efforts from PanNature in engaging with villagers, significant changes were elusive, possibly due to project limitations in duration and resources. Similarly, securing long-term tenure rights in Sung village faced obstacles, with a temporary co-management agreement highlighting concerns about post-project sustainability for local authorities and the Da River PF-MB.

Broader recommendations for sustainable community-based forest management in Vietnam include developing a national CBFM policy and implementing support programs. Currently, despite significant forest allocations to local communities, sustainability issues persist post-allocation, hindering effective forest conservation and development. Establishing a national CBFM Development Programme and reactivating the CBFM Technical Working Group under VNFOREST could enhance policy alignment and support for CBFM practices nationwide. Aligning CBFM with national and sub-national programs like PFES and NRAP/PRAP is also recommended to ensure sustained impacts beyond project timelines.

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Comparative analysis of the customary tenure pilots in Viet Nam: Key processes and lessons learned

The case study "Comparative Analysis of the Customary Tenure Pilots in Viet Nam: Key processes and lessons learned" highlights the importance of customary tenure, value-chain development, and formal rights for sustainable forest governance, recommending national policy support.

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Creating agricultural landscapes with positive environmental outcomes (policy brief 4)

Over the past two decades, the Mekong Region has undergone rapid agrarian change, driven by government policies promoting agricultural commercialization to alleviate poverty and modernize rural economies. However, this transition has also led to negative consequences such as environmental degradation and rising inequality, raising concerns about the equitable and sustainable outcomes of these reforms.

Customary Tenure Rights under the Land and Forest Laws in Lao PDR (Lao)

Customary tenure rights under the Land and Forest Laws in Lao PDR (Lao)

This brief examines a 2021 report evaluating the incorporation of customary land tenure rights within the Lao PDR's revised 2019 Land and Forest Laws. It highlights advancements made and identifies areas requiring further clarification for effective implementation.

Agricultural commercialisation: Balancing efficiency, equity, and justice (policy brief)

Agricultural commercialization in the Mekong since the 2000s aims to boost livelihoods and economies. Yet, conflicting views surround its impacts. The brief analyzes these perspectives—efficiency, equity, and justice—examining their role in shaping regional agricultural policies and laws.

Recognition of customary tenure in the forest landscapes of the Mekong region (policy brief)

The policy brief focuses on recognizing customary forest tenure in the Mekong region, which supports 70 million people. It identifies trends, suggests ways to improve tenure security, and promotes sustainable forest management alongside economic growth.

Towards gender-equitable land policy and lawmaking in the Mekong Region

Regional experts analyze gender-inclusive land policies in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, proposing reforms for equitable policymaking.

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