Examining approaches for integrating protected area management with socio-economic planning and development in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand and Vietnam.

The Review of Protected Areas and Development (PAD Review) examines the growing tensions between economic and conservation objectives in the four countries of the lower Mekong River region. It identifies the many development benefits flowing from protected areas and the need to reflect them in the plans and budgets of forestry, agriculture, energy, tourism, fisheries and other key economic sectors. The lessons of more than a decade of protected area management experience in the region are related to new and innovative approaches elsewhere in the world.

National Reports on Protected Areas and Development

The national reports draw together all the lessons of the PAD Review in each country and propose future directions for managing the natural resources and biodiversity.

Cambodia
Lao PDR
(In English and Laotian)
Thailand
Vietnam
(In English and Vietnamese)

Regional Report on Protected Areas and Development

Thematic maps of protected areas

Mekong Region

Lessons papers

Lessons papers document the last decade's experience in protected areas and economic development.

Cambodia lessons paper
Lao PDR lessons paper
Thailand lessons paper
Vietnam lessons paper
Thematic lessons papers

Field studies

Field studies in each country examine links between protected areas and local development in detail.

South West Cluster
Nam Et - Phou Loei NBCAs
Rayong and Chanthaburi Provinces
Thua Thien Hue Province