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Review of the National Environment Policy (NEP) 2013: Technical Working Group Workshop
Kenya has begun reviewing the National Environment Policy 2013 to strengthen environmental governance, climate action, natural resource management and the transition to a circular economy, with UNDP supporting the Government in advancing sustainable development.
Kenya Shares Adaptation Reporting Experience at UNFCCC-CASTT Adaptation Academy for Africa 2026
Kenya shared its experience in adaptation planning, monitoring and reporting at the UNFCCC-CASTT Adaptation Academy for Africa 2026 in Nairobi, highlighting lessons from its first Biennial Transparency Report and the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework.
Multi-Agency Team Mobilizes to Address Rising Water Levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria
A multi-agency team led by Dr. Pacifica Ogola has begun coordinated preparations to address rising water levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria and mitigate the potential impacts of the 2026 El Niño rains on communities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and the environment.
Africa’s First, World’s Second: Kenya Secures Santiago Network Support on Loss and Damage
Kenya has become the first country in Africa and the second globally to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, with support valued at approximately USD 700,000 to assess climate-related losses and project impacts up to 2050.
Kenya and Kyrgyz Republic Strengthen Cooperation on Climate Action for Mountain Countries
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Dinara Kemelova, Special Representative of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic on the Mountain Agenda, to strengthen cooperation on climate action and resilience among mountain countries.
Kenya Advances GEF-9 Priorities Through Strategic Engagement with UNEP at COP17
Kenya is positioning itself to develop transformational and integrated investments under GEF-9, leveraging its strong GEF programming experience and strategic partnership with UNEP
World Bank Mission Engages Government on Strengthening Locally Led Climate Action in Kenya
Dr. Ng’eno acknowledged the significant progress made in strengthening county climate governance and financing community-prioritized climate investments across Kenya.
Kenya Advances DRESSEA Climate Resilience Agenda Ahead of 34th OSS Executive Board Session
The DRESSEA Project seeks to strengthen the resilience of smallholder farmers and pastoralists to climate change risks, particularly drought, through appropriate early warning systems and practical drought adaptation actions across the IGAD region.
Kenya Guide for Strategic Engagement in Carbon Markets 2026 Released
Kenya has developed a Guide for Strategic Engagement in Carbon Markets
National Assessment of Loss and Damage in Kenya (2015–2025) and 2035 Projections
Kenya has secured dedicated Santiago Network technical assistance for a nationwide assessment of economic and non-economic climate loss and damage across all 47 counties.
Completion of the Loss and Damage Assessment for Lakes Baringo and Bogoria
CCD and its partners completed a multi-agency assessment of the social, economic, environmental, and infrastructure impacts of rising water levels in Lakes Baringo and Bogoria.
2026 China–Africa Capacity Building Seminar on Addressing Climate Change and Promoting the Africa Solar Belt Initiative
Kenya joined nine other African countries in China for technical exchange on climate governance, renewable energy, South–South cooperation, and the Africa Solar Belt Initiative.
This Past Week in CCD: Forest transparency and coastal restoration move up the agenda
Kenya hosted the REDD+ Global Summit in Nairobi, while coastal partners restored mangroves in Mombasa as forest integrity, carbon transparency and community resilience stayed in focus.
This Past Week in CCD: Climate services and county resilience planning
Kenya Meteorological Department advanced a modernisation partnership, while counties continued preparing communities and sectors for devolved climate resilience investment.
This Past Week in CCD: Flood risk, enforcement and local climate finance
Heavy-rain impacts kept disaster risk in focus, while environmental compliance and county climate finance literacy showed the link between enforcement, preparedness and local action.
This Past Week in CCD: Diplomacy, rains outlook and regional cooperation
Kenya advanced environmental diplomacy after the G7 environment track, while weather advisories and Lake Victoria cooperation kept regional climate resilience in view.
This Past Week in CCD: Locally led climate finance and project oversight
Climate finance implementation stayed in focus as FLLoCA results, oversight guidelines and heavy-rain advisories shaped the week of county resilience work.