Climate Governance in Kenya

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Abstract: Kenyaâ??s political commitment to climate change mitigation issues is evident - the President and line ministries support climate mitigation action. However,leadership from the head of state and leading institutions could take a more proactive stance on scaling up climate action domestically and drive the transition to a zero emissions economy and society. Greater autonomy and power for the Climate Change Directorate would further advance the development and implementation of climate mitigation policies aimed at Kenyaâ??s zero emissions transition. The institutional framework of Kenya is clearly defined and enshrined in law,but the coordination between ministries,and between national and county levels is not yet effective. As a result,climate change and the fulfilment of national climate change mitigation targets are not consistently included in all sectoral plans. While the national climate change lead agency has qualified staff,its budget is insufficient to enable effective implementation of some statutory tasks,such as the analytical support to sector ministries,which could be improved.

Theme/Sector:
Climate Change Impacts, Governance
Year
2020

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