This briefing note aimed at policy makers and decision makers summarizes the key findings and recommendations of a desk study conducted by an international consultant to assess the potential of generating income from mangrove areas in six south and southeeast Asian countries from the sale of carbon credits and payments from environmental services. The full report entitled “Reality check on the potential to generate income from mangroves through carbon credit sales and payments for environmental services.” is available for download from this website at the Regional best practice section on mangrove, coral, MPA, wetlands directory.