About KCCKP
The Kenya Climate Change Knowledge Portal (KCCKP) is the official gateway to climate change information in Kenya, operated by the Climate Change Directorate.
Climate Change Directorate
The Climate Change Directorate (CCD) is Kenya's lead government agency on climate change, established under the Climate Change Act of 2016. The Directorate coordinates national climate change plans and actions, providing technical support to sectors and counties while ensuring Kenya meets its international climate commitments.
As the national focal point to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), CCD leads Kenya's engagement in international climate negotiations and oversees the implementation of the Paris Agreement commitments nationally.
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
A State Department of the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
Key Functions
The Climate Change Directorate carries out the following mandates under the Climate Change Act 2016.
Policy Coordination
Coordinating the implementation of the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) and ensuring alignment of sectoral policies with climate objectives.
Climate Finance
Mobilizing and coordinating climate finance from domestic and international sources, including the National Climate Change Fund.
MRV & Reporting
Operating the national MRV system for tracking greenhouse gas emissions and climate actions, and preparing reports to the UNFCCC.
Stakeholder Engagement
Facilitating engagement with counties, private sector, civil society, and international partners on climate change matters.
Knowledge Management
Maintaining the national climate change knowledge management system and providing technical support to stakeholders.
Capacity Building
Building institutional and technical capacity for climate action across national and county governments.
Kenya's Climate Action Journey
Key milestones in Kenya's climate policy and institutional development.
Kenya signs the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Kenya ratifies the UNFCCC.
First National Communication (NC1) submitted.
Kyoto Protocol ratified.
National Climate Change Response Strategy (NCCRS) launched.
National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP 2013–2017) adopted.
Second National Communication (NC2) submitted.
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2015–2030 published.
Kenya submits its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the UNFCCC, which becomes Kenya’s first NDC upon ratification of the Paris Agreement.
Kenya ratifies the Paris Agreement.
Climate Change Act enacted.
Climate Change Directorate established pursuant to Section 9 of the Climate Change Act, 2016.
NCCAP 2018–2022 launched.
Kenya submits its updated NDC with a 32% greenhouse gas emissions reduction target.
Kenya assumes the chair of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC).
NCCAP III (2023–2027) launched.
Kenya and Singapore sign a memorandum of understanding for collaboration under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Africa Climate Summit hosted in Nairobi.
Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023 enacted.
Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2024 gazetted.
Third National Communication (NC3) submitted.
Kenya submits its first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1), Initial Biennial Update Report (BUR1), and a standalone National Inventory Report (NIR).
Kenya’s BTR1 undergoes the Technical Expert Review (TER) process.
Kenya submits its Second NDC (NDC 2.0) for 2025–2035.
Kenya and Switzerland sign an implementation agreement for cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Kenya and Sweden sign a bilateral framework agreement for engagement in cooperative approaches under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Kenya and Norway sign a statement of intent on a bilateral agreement for engagement under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR) launched.
Kenya’s BTR1 undergoes the Facilitative Multilateral Consideration of Progress (FMCP) process.
Kenya’s Blue Carbon Ecosystems Nationally Determined Contributions Implementation and Investment Plan (2025–2035) launched.
Contact Us
For inquiries about the portal or climate change matters, please contact the Climate Change Directorate.
Climate Change Directorate
Ragati Road, Upperhill
Nairobi, Kenya