Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to fisheries in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to fisheries in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam snd1265-2-1 MS-248 https://doi.org/10.5878/5kge-bh88 Swedish National Data Service Svensk nationell datatjänst Landing page Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to fisheries in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam Analysis of the ecosystem services of mangrove to fisheries in the Mekong River Delta, Vietnam snd1265-2-1 MS-248 https://doi.org/10.5878/5kge-bh88 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 fishery fiskeri mangrove forest Farming Areella näringar Economy Ekonomi Environment Miljö This dataset focuses on fisheries in mangrove areas of southern Vietnam. The study was designed to determine the optimal level of mangrove coverage for fisheries, while also examining the drivers of mangrove conversion to other land uses. The dataset provides valuable evidence for policymakers seeking to strengthen mangrove management and conservation strategies. The research project that guided the data collection pursued the following objectives: To examine the impacts of mangrove coverage on fisheries productivity and profitability. To assess the effects of mangrove coverage on risks associated with fishery production. To estimate the relationship between mangroves and fisheries. To investigate the determinants of mangrove conversion. Data were collected during field trips to fishing villages along the southern coast of Vietnam. The first wave of data was conducted between August 2014 and April 2015, and the second wave took place between September and December 2017. The final sample consists of 950 observations from 431 households whose livelihoods depend on fishing, located in 11 communes across six provinces: Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Kien Giang, Soc Trang, and Tra Vinh. Mangrove forest area indicators at the commune level were measured using two complementary sources. The first source relied on official data reported by the Forestry Management Department, while the second was calculated from satellite imagery using Google Earth. This dataset focuses on fisheries in mangrove areas of southern Vietnam. The study was designed to determine the optimal level of mangrove coverage for fisheries, while also examining the drivers of mangrove conversion to other land uses. The dataset provides valuable evidence for policymakers seeking to strengthen mangrove management and conservation strategies. The research project that guided the data collection pursued the following objectives: To examine the impacts of mangrove coverage on fisheries productivity and profitability. To assess the effects of mangrove coverage on risks associated with fishery production. To estimate the relationship between mangroves and fisheries. To investigate the determinants of mangrove conversion. Data were collected during field trips to fishing villages along the southern coast of Vietnam. The first wave of data was conducted between August 2014 and April 2015, and the second wave took place between September and December 2017. The final sample consists of 950 observations from 431 households whose livelihoods depend on fishing, located in 11 communes across six provinces: Bac Lieu, Ben Tre, Ca Mau, Kien Giang, Soc Trang, and Tra Vinh. Mangrove forest area indicators at the commune level were measured using two complementary sources. The first source relied on official data reported by the Forestry Management Department, while the second was calculated from satellite imagery using 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