Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Promoting Conservation through Trees for Carbon Sequestration and Livelihoods Improvement in Madunguni Forest Reserve, Malindi District, Kenya

Grantee Name: Nature Kenya

Hotspot: Eastern Afromontane, Coastal Forests of Eastern Africa
Location: Kenya
Amount: $35,250
Dates: Jun 2008 – Dec 2009
Keywords: Carbon offsets, Conservation finance

Establish a pilot project to assess the potential for carbon sequestration as a mechanism for forest conservation. This community-based initiative seeks to develop strategic site management and business plans for voluntary carbon trading and benefits sharing for Madunguni forest in conjunction with the Kenya Forest Service.

Strategic Direction :

5 Develop and support efforts for further fundraising for the region

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Promoting Conservation through Trees for Carbon Sequestration and Livelihoods Improvement in Madunguni Forest Reserve, Malindi District, Kenya

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