Green Economy Assessment Report - Kenya

UNEP

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Abstract: Kenya's vibrant economy faces significant economic, environmental, and social challenges, prompting the adoption of green economy strategies. These initiatives encompass various aspects, such as the introduction of renewable energy feed-in tariffs in 2008, integration of sustainable natural resource utilization into the 2010 Constitution, and the incorporation of green economy principles into the Second Medium Term Plan (2013-2017). To comprehensively evaluate the economic benefits and obstacles of prioritizing green investments, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Natural Resources, in collaboration with UNEP, initiated a study. This study delves into the potential gains and challenges of directing investments towards key sectors including agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and transport, comparing these outcomes against business-as-usual scenarios.