REDD+-related activities in Kenya: actors’ views on biodiversity and monitoring in a broader policy context

摘要: Activities related to reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries (REDD+) bear potential benefits for, also pose risks to, the conservation of biodiversity ecosystem services (ES). Next ecological, socioeconomic technical factors, priorities key actors REDD+ implementation shape integration concerns. This study aimed identify views in the implementation process Kenya with regard monitoring order evaluate degree which is likely be considered (sub-) national context. In Kenya, avoided dry forests enhancement carbon stocks different types are major activities. Interviews 34 project level showed that solving issues was paramount for general achieving additional benefits. initiatives forests, objectives were primarily wildlife; stressed importance specific management measures minimize human-wildlife conflicts. enhance stocks, sustained provision timber, fuel wood hydrological ES regarded as a priority prerequisite viability. The indicators schemes considered available by mostly particular species. conclusion, concerns into depends heavily on resolution political issues. Increased collaboration between Kenyan can contribute development schemes detecting impacts landscape scale.