Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to aquaculture in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to aquaculture in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam snd1265-1-1 MS-248 https://doi.org/10.5878/hm58-gz95 Swedish National Data Service Svensk nationell datatjänst Landing page Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to aquaculture in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to aquaculture in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam snd1265-1-1 MS-248 https://doi.org/10.5878/hm58-gz95 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.01.029 Truong, Dang Thuy Truong, Dang Thuy Swedish National Data Service Svensk nationell datatjänst Environment for Development Environment for Development (EfD) is a global network of environmental economics research centers solving the world’s most pressing environmental and development challenges. We contribute to effective management of the environment in the Global South through policy-relevant research, capacity development and policy engagement. Environment for Development (EfD) är ett globalt nätverk av forskningscentra inom miljöekonomi som arbetar med att lösa världens mest angelägna miljö- och utvecklingsutmaningar. Vi bidrar till en effektiv förvaltning av miljön i det globala syd genom policyrelevant forskning, kapacitetsutveckling och policyengagemang. Landing page Aquaculture Akvakultur mangrove forest Farming Areella näringar Economy Ekonomi Environment Miljö This dataset focuses on aquaculture, with a particular emphasis on shrimp farming in mangrove areas of Vietnam. It covers six provinces in southern Vietnam and was developed to identify the optimal level of mangrove coverage for shrimp farming systems. In addition, the dataset provides information to analyze the determinants of mangrove conversion to other land uses and offers insights that can support policymakers in promoting more effective management and conservation of mangrove forests. The research project that guided the data collection pursued the following objectives: To examine the impacts of mangrove coverage on shrimp farming productivity and profitability. To assess the effects of mangrove coverage on the risks associated with shrimp farming. To investigate the key determinants of mangrove conversion. The survey was conducted in communes across six coastal provinces in southern Vietnam: Ben Tre, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Kien Giang, Ca Mau, and Bac Lieu. From these provinces, eight study sites were selected. Data collection relied on face-to-face interviews, during which each respondent completed a structured questionnaire consisting of three parts: (i) general information about the respondent, (ii) perceptions of mangroves, and (iii) aquaculture activities. In total, 659 mixed mangrove–shrimp farms were surveyed. Indicators of mangrove coverage were measured using two approaches. First, self-reported information was gathered directly from farm managers through the household survey. Second, objective measures were derived from satellite imagery. To calculate farm-level mangrove coverage, the geographic coordinates of each farm were recorded during the survey and subsequently used to delineate farm boundaries in Google Earth. This dataset focuses on aquaculture, with a particular emphasis on shrimp farming in mangrove areas of Vietnam. It covers six provinces in southern Vietnam and was developed to identify the optimal level of mangrove coverage for shrimp farming systems. In addition, the dataset provides information to analyze the determinants of mangrove conversion to other land uses and offers insights that can support policymakers in promoting more effective management and conservation of mangrove forests. The research project that guided the data collection pursued the following objectives: To examine the impacts of mangrove coverage on shrimp farming productivity and profitability. To assess the effects of mangrove coverage on the risks associated with shrimp farming. To investigate the key determinants of mangrove conversion. The survey was conducted in communes across six coastal provinces in southern Vietnam: Ben Tre, Soc Trang, Tra Vinh, Kien Giang, Ca Mau, and Bac Lieu. From these provinces, eight study sites were selected. Data collection relied on face-to-face interviews, during which each respondent completed a structured questionnaire consisting of three parts: (i) general information about the respondent, (ii) perceptions of mangroves, and (iii) aquaculture activities. In total, 659 mixed mangrove–shrimp farms were surveyed. Indicators of mangrove coverage were measured using two approaches. First, self-reported information was gathered directly from farm managers through the household survey. Second, objective measures were derived from satellite imagery. To calculate farm-level mangrove coverage, the geographic coordinates of each farm were recorded during the survey and subsequently used to delineate farm boundaries in Google Earth. Viet Nam Vietnam Numeric Geospatial Access to data through SND. Access to data is restricted. Åtkomst till data via SND. Tillgång till data är begränsad. restrictedAccess Truong, Thuy & Do, Luat. (2018). Mangrove forests and aquaculture in the Mekong river delta. Land Use Policy. 73. 20-28. 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.01.029. Truong, Thuy & Do, Luat. (2018). Mangrove forests and aquaculture in the Mekong river delta. Land Use Policy. 73. 20-28. 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.01.029. 10.1016/j.landusepol.2018.01.029 2018