Government agencies and funding institutions hold the highest influence because they control policies, approvals, and financial resources for the project. However, local communities benefit the most, as they directly experience improvements in climate resilience, livelihoods, and access to sustainable solutions.
Each stakeholder plays a distinct role: government agencies provide policy and regulatory support; NGOs facilitate implementation and community engagement; researchers contribute data, analysis, and monitoring; and local communities provide local knowledge and participate in project activities. These groups depend on each other to ensure effective implementation and sustainability.
However, power imbalances may occur when decision-making is dominated by funders or government institutions while community voices are underrepresented. Stakeholder power and influence were determined based on decision-making authority, control of resources, and level of involvement in project implementation.