Barriers to Community Participation in Governance Standards Setting for Sustainable Mangrove Management in Lamu County

Lamu Old Town's mangrove conservation faces significant barriers to community participation, with the lack of enforcement identified as the most critical challenge. A study using mixed methods and correlational research design revealed that only 60% of respondents acknowledged weak enforcement in mangrove protection, while less than half cited poor management (46%), inadequate implementation mechanisms (47%), and insufficient consultation in decision-making (36%) as hurdles. These findings underscore the urgent need to strengthen governance standards and community engagement for sustainable mangrove conservation in Lamu County.

Ahmed, J., Kathambi, B., & Kibugi, R. (2023). Barriers to Community Participation in Governance Standards Setting for Sustainable Mangrove Management in Lamu County. Open Journal of Forestry, 13(04), 353–367. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojf.2023.134021