Mikoko Pamoja A Demonstrably Effective Community-Based Blue Carbon Project in Kenya

Abstract

Mangrove and associated blue carbon ecosystems are highly productive ecosystems with potentials to mitigate climate change through carbon capture and storage Mangroves in Kenya are threatened by human-induced stresses ranging from over exploitation of resources, conversion pressure, and pollution leading to a 18% loss in the forest from 1985 to 2010 Incentive-based schemes, such as Payment for Ecosystem Services, can help reverse these threats Mikoko Pamoja, is the first community-type project in the world to restore and protect mangroves through sales of carbon credits The project is regulating climate, helping communities, and conserving biodiversity