Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry

Official account for Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Kenya

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

At the #COP31 High-Level Dialogue in Antalya, CS Dr. @DeboraBarasa called for global adaptation finance to scale Kenya’s climate-proof affordable housing, grassroots FLLoCA funding, and the 20-nation BCRUP initiative so no urban community is left behind. #KenyaAtCOP31

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Kenya joined co-leads Singapore and the UK in Antalya to launch the Coalition to Grow Carbon Markets’ Policy Playbook and Antalya Statement—driving global demand for high-integrity carbon credits, unlocking private climate finance, and delivering real benefits for communities.

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

How is climate change impacting Kenya? https://t.co/rn6D4fjmWF via @YouTube

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

https://t.co/Aa2Sp3aSww

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Hon. Dr. @DeboraBarasa ,EGH, joined @KCBGroup leadership and climate finance partners at #COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, to champion decarbonising Kenya’s education sector.

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa , EGH is leading Kenya’s delegation to #COP31

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

#NationalBiodiversityStrategyandActionPlan #NBSAP20262030 #BiodiversityConservation

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

The @EnviClimateC_Ke invites stakeholders and the public to submit comments on the Draft Updated #NationalBiodiversityStrategyandActionPlan #NBSAP 2026–2030.

📅 Deadline: 30th November 2026
📧 [email protected]

Your voice matters in protecting Kenya’s biodiversity!

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

The @EnviClimateC_Ke invites stakeholders and the public to submit comments on the Draft Updated #NationalBiodiversityStrategyandActionPlan #NBSAP 2026–2030.

📅 Deadline: 30th November 2026
📧 [email protected]

Your voice matters in protecting Kenya’s biodiversity!

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

Kenya’s review of the #NationalEnvironmentPolicy2026 reached a key milestone with the conclusion of a six-day Technical Working Group workshop in Naivasha. The three TWGs brought together experts from national government @KenyaGovernors, the private sector & other stakeholders.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@KenyaGovernors The teams reviewed key priorities including climate change, biodiversity, circular economy, pollution control & environmental governance. The process now moves to stakeholder validation ahead of the planned launch on 10th December 2026, with support from @UNDPKenya. #NEPReview

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Kenya becomes the 80th nation to sign the Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action, committing to protect youth rights and integrate them into national climate decision-making.#COP31 #UNICEF #Declaration #ClimateAction #COP31

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@UNDPKenya @DeboraBarasa @Eng_F_Ngeno @DrKimosop39103 @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe The meeting focused on strengthening partnerships, mobilising financing, attracting private sector participation and identifying opportunities to accelerate the growth of circular economy markets in Kenya.

More information 👇👇👇

https://t.co/z4kNP7vWm8

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

The @EnviClimateC_Ke, in partnership with @UNDPKenya, is advancing the Circular Economy Markets Activation (CeMA) initiative to unlock investments, stimulate circular economy markets and accelerate Kenya’s transition towards a resource-efficient and sustainable economy.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@UNDPKenya @DeboraBarasa @Eng_F_Ngeno @DrKimosop39103 @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe As part of this collaboration, Environment Secretary @DrKimosop39103 today chaired a Circular Economy Markets Activation (CeMA) meeting attended by @UNDPKenya Representative Ms @yvonnenyokabi, Director of Waste Management and Pollution Control, Mr Molu Wato among other experts.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@DeboraBarasa @Kibugy @Eng_F_Ngeno @linahGM @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe @UNDPKenya @kepro_ke @KEPSA_KENYA @KAM_Kenya @NemaKenya The review covers ecosystems, climate change, environmental quality, public health, governance, devolution & environmental financing. @linahGM, Head of the Legal Unit, and @Kibugy, NEP Consultant, the process aims to deliver a Second Draft for launch on 10th December 2026.

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

@DeboraBarasa @Kibugy @Eng_F_Ngeno @linahGM @yvonnenyokabi @EKZagabe @UNDPKenya @kepro_ke @KEPSA_KENYA @KAM_Kenya @UNDPKenya is supporting the review through its partnership with the @EnviClimateC_Ke and was represented by Ms. @yvonnenyokabi The TWGs are reviewing comments on their respective chapters, recording decisions in the comments matrix and incorporate agreed amendments.#NEPReview

[State Dept For Environment & Climate Change @EnviClimateC_Ke]

The Technical Working Group Workshop on the Second Draft of the ,
#NationalEnvironmentPolicy (NEP) 2026 is underway in Naivasha, focusing on reviewing more than 400 submissions received during the public participation exercise held between 1st and 23rd October 2026.

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa hosted ASEZ WAO (Save the Earth from A to Z: We Are One Family) to discuss future partnerships in youth led climate action and tree growing.#ClimateActionKe

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Kenya & @WorldBank have strengthened their partnership to drive environmental restoration, climate resilience & circular economy value chains. Led by CS Dr. @DeboraBarasa & @WorldBankAfrica, initiatives like KEWASIP will unlock jobs under #BETA

[Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry @Environment_Ke]

Kenya’s Environment Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa and Finnish Ambassador H.E. Riina Riikka Heikka met to strengthen bilateral ties in climate resilience.The partnership leverages Finnish technology to modernize Kenya’s meteorological services and commercial forestry sector.