NGUYEN Tan Phong MAppSc, PhD (JCU), is a conservation practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in various fields including terrestrial areas, wetlands, coastal areas and islands in developing countries of Asia. His research focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, protected area management planning and training, climate change adaptation and mitigation measures, tourism development training and community capacity development. Address: Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Email: nguyentanphong@tdtu.edu.vn.