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Initially, an assessment will be conducted to identify and categorize potential benefits from farmer participation in conservation activities. These benefits, as depicted in Figure 3, will fall under three categories: environmental, social, and economic. Environmental benefits may include habitat preservation, biodiversity enhancement, and climate change mitigation. Social benefits may comprise stakeholder relations improvement, increased awareness and responsibility towards conservation, and community empowerment. Economic benefits could involve income diversification, sustainable livelihoods, and contribution to the local economy (Gibbons et al., 2019).

The next crucial step is to establish a framework for prioritization of benefits based on their impact, feasibility, and alignment with strategic objectives. As highlighted by Cooper et al. (1999), this process will help in developing a compelling business case for farmer participation, allocating resources effectively, and setting realistic targets for benefit realization. The prioritization framework must encompass a mechanism for addressing potential trade-offs and synergies between benefits, considering both tangible and intangible benefits.

Defining stakeholder roles and responsibilities in benefit realization is an essential component of the plan. This process involves identifying the accountable party for realizing each benefit, determining who will be impacted, and who will contribute to benefit realization (Freeman, 2010). A benefits measurement and monitoring system will be designed and implemented to track progress in benefit realization and facilitate data-driven decision-making (Kloppenborg et al., 2019). The system specifies relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), measurement mechanisms, reporting frequency, and feedback channels. Particular attention should be given to developing a robust and adaptive system that can respond to changing environmental and contextual conditions.

Conducting a thorough risk assessment to identify potential uncertainties and risks associated with farmer participation in conservation activities is also vital. Risk evaluation will involve assessing each risk’s likelihood and impact and prioritizing them accordingly. Appropriate mitigation strategies will be developed to address potential risks (Kutsch & Hall, 2010). These strategies may include contingency planning, risk response measures, and regular monitoring and reviewing of factors that contribute to risks. After, a formal monitoring and control system will be established to track the ongoing effectiveness of risk mitigation measures, facilitate timely actions to address emerging risks, and regularly report on the progress made (Kendrick, 2009).

The benefits owner, who may be the program manager or a designated benefits owner, will have overall responsibility for delivering the expected benefits and monitoring progress (Bradley, 2010). The benefits owner will work collaboratively with stakeholders such as program beneficiaries, local community organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and external donors. Inclusive consultation processes will be conducted, and culturally appropriate initiatives will be developed to respect and incorporate local values and knowledge to mitigate social and cultural risks (Arora-Jonsson, 2014).

Potential risks associated with farmer participation in conservation activities may include insufficient stakeholder buy-in, inadequate capacity building and knowledge transfer, environmental, social, and cultural risks. Robust monitoring and enforcement mechanisms and promotion of alternative livelihood options, among other strategies, can mitigate these risks (Bryson et al., 2016; Doss et al., 2021; Lasco et al., 2019; Adams et al., 2016).

Monitoring and controlling the benefits management plan will be an ongoing process involving regular data collection and analysis of KPIs related to benefit realization, periodic progress reporting to stakeholders, continuous stakeholder engagement and feedback loops, and adaptive management approaches to adjust the plan in response to changing conditions, emerging risks, or unanticipated opportunities (Djalante et al., 2011; Bovaird, 2021; Ferguson et al., 2015).