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T1 Improving efficiency in forestry operations and forest product processing in Kenya: a viable REDD+ policy and measure
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Maurice, Jérôme
A2 Le Crom, Maden
A2 Bouyer, Olivier
A2 Pesce, Fabio
A2 Cielo, Paolo
A2 Gachanja, Michael
A2 Bull, Lyndall
K1 forest product
K1 sustainable forestry
K1 carbon
K1 forest
K1 timber
K1 charcoal
K1 wood-using industry
K1 wood
K1 Kenya
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/23022
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/23022
NO This document presents an analysis of how improving efficiency in forestry operations and forest product processing in Kenya could serve as a viable policy and measure under the REDD+ framework. It examines five key sectors—forestry operations, timber processing, charcoal production, household fuelwood use, and industrial fuelwood use—assessing their current inefficiencies, potential biomass savings, and associated greenhouse gas emission reductions. While efficiency improvements in timber harvesting and processing yield socio-economic benefits, significant carbon reductions are primarily expected from enhancing charcoal production and reducing household and industrial fuelwood consumption. These measures could cut emissions by over 21 million tCO2e annually—equivalent to 27% of Kenya’s 2010 GHG levels—at a combined annual investment of $38 million. The report also evaluates cost-efficiency, with charcoal-related measures offering the highest emissions savings at the lowest cost.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 19, 2026