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The document analyzes corruption in renewable resource management through case studies in Madagascar, Peru, and Vietnam, arguing that technical solutions often fail because they ignore the political ecology and power dynamics of resource control. It recommends strengthening risk analysis, improving donor coordination, supporting human rights defenders, and enhancing transnational law enforcement data.

The report examines the vulnerability of Vietnam's private sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to climate change and natural disasters. It identifies significant gaps in current policy frameworks, which often treat businesses as entities to be managed rather than partners. The document proposes specific mechanisms, such as public-private partnerships (PPPs), tax incentives, and improved disaster insurance, to mobilize private investment for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) across sectors including agriculture, tourism, and infrastructure.

The SUT project estimated greenhouse gas emissions from tourism service providers in Chiang Mai and Hue using the Bilan Carbone® tool. In Chiang Mai, transport was the dominant emission source, leading the city to prioritize non-motorised transport (NMT) to reduce CO2eq. In Hue, the project identified the promotion of traditional garden houses as a low-carbon strategy that acts as a carbon sink and creates employment for the poor, particularly middle-aged women. The report highlights that participatory research and strong political will from city leaders were critical enabling factors, while a lack of technical skills for scientific assessment and high maintenance costs for heritage sites posed significant challenges.

The document details the impact of SUMERNET's research projects across the Mekong Region, focusing on flood risk reduction, urbanization, green tourism, forest conservation, and water governance. It highlights the network's growth from 14 to over 60 institutes and its shift toward cross-border collaboration and 'Outcome Mapping' to ensure research findings influence policy and improve local livelihoods.

The document outlines a project in Hue, Vietnam, that sought to balance socioeconomic development from tourism with environmental protection. It highlights the successful promotion of 'garden houses' as a climate mitigation and tourism strategy, the importance of national policy frameworks adapted to local contexts, and the role of leadership in guiding sustainable growth. However, it notes a critical trade-off: while local initiatives can reduce emissions within the city, they cannot address the emissions generated by tourists traveling to the destination.

A greenhouse gas inventory by the Chiang Mai Municipality identified the transportation sector as a priority for emission reductions, leading to a proposal for Non-Motorised Transport (NMT). Surveys at Three Kings Monument Square and the city moat indicate that domestic and foreign tourists support NMT as a means to promote tourism, reduce emissions, and create local jobs, provided that safety and facilities for cycling are improved. The brief recommends a phased implementation of bicycle routes, starting with a 607-meter stretch at Three Kings Monument Square and expanding to approximately 6,000 meters around the Chiang Mai moat, connecting hotels and major tourist destinations.

The report identifies that tourism activities in Chiang Mai municipality emitted approximately 4.4 million tons of CO2 equivalent in 2011, with travel being the primary source of emissions and large hotels being the largest contributing business type.

The report inventories greenhouse gas emissions from tourism-related activities in Hue City, Vietnam, for the year 2011. To collect this data, the study utilized structured questionnaires and face-to-face interviews with fifty tourism-engaged entities of varying scales. The work was produced as part of the SUMERNET research call focusing on sustainable urban tourism and low-carbon initiatives in Hue and Chiang Mai.

The document argues that rapid urbanisation and economic growth in the Greater Mekong Sub-Region have led to increased greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector. It advocates for the planning of Non-Motorised Transport (NMT), specifically walking and cycling, to reduce emissions, provide health benefits, and enhance the touristic potential and livability of cities.

The document details Chiang Mai's transition toward sustainable urban tourism by implementing a non-motorised transport (NMT) strategy. Facing rapid growth and high emissions from the tourism sector—which generated 4,417,511 tons of CO2e in 2011—the city focused on walking and cycling to mitigate climate impact and alleviate poverty. The initiative, supported by the Mayor and a multi-stakeholder partnership, aims to increase bicycle lane networks from 4% to 10% in the city centre. The project served as a catalyst for further low-carbon policies, including a Global Environment Facility (GEF) pilot project and the proposed Chiang Mai City Council for Climate Change.

The document examines the 'Sustainable Urban Tourism through Low Carbon Initiatives' project in Hue, Vietnam. It identifies that the tourism sector emitted approximately 492,200 tons of CO2e in 2011, with travel being the largest source. The city promoted 'garden houses' as a viable mitigation strategy because they act as carbon sinks, reduce waste through composting, and lower freight emissions by producing local food. This approach also supports local employment, particularly for middle-aged women and non-motorised transport operators. While the initiative reduced in-situ emissions and strengthened the city's commitment to sustainable tourism, the document notes a trade-off: increased tourist attraction may lead to higher overall emissions from travel to the city, which exceeds local reductions.