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The document outlines a framework for conducting corruption-oriented situation analyses in conservation, emphasizing the benefits of understanding local power dynamics and perceptions of corruption. It provides guidance on defining scope, identifying stakeholders, and managing safety and confidentiality. Through three case studies in Latin America, Asia, and Europe, it demonstrates various methodologies—including vulnerability mapping, governance scoring, and legal framework analysis—to identify corruption risks in fisheries, community forestry, and spatial planning.

The document examines how corruption and elite capture undermine the equitable distribution of conservation benefits in Kenya. It analyzes three primary conservation approaches—protected wildlife areas, community conservancies, and community forest associations—identifying systemic issues such as revenue leakages, lack of transparency in tourism operator accounts, and the failure to operationalize legal benefit-sharing requirements. The report argues that while legal reforms since 2010 have created a framework for equity, the absence of subsidiary regulations and the persistence of institutional silos allow corruption to thrive. It recommends the adoption of integrated revenue systems, the enforcement of subsidiary guidelines, and the use of multi-stakeholder platforms to improve accountability and ensure that local communities receive fair compensation and benefits.