Beschreibung:
The media can play a significant role in shaping public opinion on environmental policy and can influence the process of policy formulation and implementation. However, research exploring these impacts has been limited, particularly in developing countries and in the context of REDD+ (reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation). Using Vietnam as a case study, this report explores media coverage of REDD+ and discusses its impacts on REDD+ development and implementation in Vietnam. This study also identifies key actors discussing REDD+ and opportunities and constraints for reporting on REDD+ in Vietnam. Three representative newspapers were selected and articles from these were searched using key phrases related to REDD+ and then coded using media framing and a media code book. Nine in-depth interviews with journalists who have reported on REDD+ were also conducted to complement the interpretation of the data. This study highlighted three factors that influence the media in reporting on REDD+ in Vietnam. First, the government is engaged in international REDD+ initiatives and various national policies on REDD+ have been developed. Secondly, the media is controlled by the government; the official role of media is to spread propaganda about state politics and policies and romote patriotism and socialist ideology. Thirdly, local stakeholders lack information and journalists have limited capacity.