Perceptions of ecosystem services and benefits to human well-being from community-based marine protected areas in Kenya

摘要: Abstract Marine protected areas (MPAs) have historically been implemented and managed in a top-down way, excluding resource-dependent users from planning management. In response to conflict non-compliance, the governance of marine resources is increasingly embracing community-based approaches, assuming that by putting communities at forefront management, participation will increase, causing positive social ecological impacts. Given relative newness MPAs, this study explores how resource perceive their impacts on ecosystem services (ES) human well-being (HWB). This two MPAs called tengefus Kenya using mixed qualitative methods, including participatory photography method photovoice. Participation donor support for influences perceived ES HWB. Individuals who were engaged tengefu inception or held official positions more HWB compared those not as involved. Tengefus often viewed attractors external funding, positively influencing attitudes feelings towards conservation. One site, first Kenya, had was surrounded perceptions, while other site little perceptions. exemplifies complex social-political dynamics create are embedded within. Community-based MPA initiatives could benefit ensuring widespread engagement throughout inception, implementation recognizing managing expectations around support, benefits spillover community.