COP16 in Cali, Colombia, marked significant progress in advancing global biodiversity priorities, with several key outcomes that hold particular relevance for NEMA and Kenya. Creation of a Subsidiary Body for IPLCs: A dedicated subsidiary body was established to strengthen the role of Indigenous…
Wetlands are home to an incredible biodiversity. They are present in numerous landscapes and ecosystems and provide livelihoods for thousands of people. However, over the centuries wetlands have gradually disappeared. This year’s theme is “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future.” It underscores…
What is the Living Planet Report? The Living Planet Report (LPR) is a comprehensive study of trends in global biodiversity and the health of the planet. Now in its 15th edition, the report provides a science-led overview of the state of the natural world and includes the Living Planet Index (LPI)…
The 11th session of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES 11) took place in Windhoek, Namibia, from December 10–16, 2024. The meeting launched two significant assessments addressing biodiversity and transformative change, with a focus on…
Kenya has developed strong policies, laws, and institutions to monitor, report, and verify efforts to address climate change. A key part of these efforts is the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory, which tracks the country’s progress in reducing emissions. In 2020, Kenya updated its Nationally Determined…
Niël Terblanché Namibia strengthened its role as a global leader in biodiversity conservation, setting the stage for transformative action to protect the planet for generations to come while it welcomed delegates from across the globe for the 11th Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy…
28th – 29th November 2024, Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi The Kenya National Trialogue , held at Movenpick Hotel and Pan Pacific Suites in Nairobi, brought together over 150 participants from the science, policy, and practice communities to discuss biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services. The…
REGULATION PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE 1. The Sustainable Waste Management (Extended Producer Responsibility) Regulations, 2024 Legal Notice 176/2024 To extend the responsibility of a producer over a product and its packaging during the life cycle of the product or its packaging and provide a framework for…
In a significant step toward advancing Kenya's biodiversity goals, the State Department for Environment and Climate Change, together with strategic partners, organized a National Dialogue on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs). This dialogue, took place on November 12th and 13th…
October 28, 2024, Cali, Colombia – Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, met with the Kenyan delegation at the ongoing 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) in Cali, Colombia. This year’s UN…
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) successfully hosted a Data & Information Engagement Workshop for Protected and Conserved Areas from 30th September to 4th October 2024 at its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The workshop, under the theme “Leveraging Data Insights…
NAIROBI, August 10, 2024 — In a significant step towards safeguarding its natural heritage, Kenya has launched the National Biodiversity Coordination Mechanism , aimed at streamlining and enhancing the country's conservation efforts. The initiative, unveiled on Friday in Nairobi, seeks to foster…
Date Published: Thursday, August 8, 2024 - 11:15 Source KWS The third phase of the 2024-2025 National Wildlife Census, which began on 31 July 2023 has concluded successfully after a comprehensive four-day aerial count of the Athi Kapiti ecosystem. Following the Mara and Amboseli-Magadi ecosystems…
The GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Program (DSL-IP) funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and co-executed with IUCN and the World Overview of Conservation Approaches and Technologies (WOCAT). The…
In Kenya, the national event will be commemorated under the theme, “Make Room for Life” on Friday 20th September, 2024 at John Michuki Memorial Park, Nairobi County.
Naivasha, 22nd July 2024 – Today marked the commencement of a pivotal workshop at Naivasha Resort, aimed at finalizing Kenya's National Biodiversity Targets for the National Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP) . The workshop, running from 22nd to 26th July 2024, was inaugurated with keynote remarks…
Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya presided over this year's World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (WDDD) national celebrations, which took place on Monday, June 17, 2024, at Ol Kinyei Grounds, Maiyanat Community Conservancy in Doldol, Nanyuki, Laikipia County. The event commenced at 9:00…
The World Environment Day national celebrations were held on 5 th June, 2024 at the University of Embu grounds in Embu County guided by the theme- Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience. The Chief Guest, CS Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Hon. Soipan Tuya stated that to…
The launch of the GEF-7 funded project on Strengthening Forest Management for Improved Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Resilience in the Southern Rangelands of Kenya took place on 7th June 2024 at Enoomparbali Primary School in Narok County. Speaking during the event, the chief guest CS…
This year, the celebration of International Day for Biodiversity (IDB) coincides with two meetings of the Convention on Biological Diversity, both taking place here in Nairobi at the UNON campus from May 13-29, 2024. They are the 26th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical, and…
May 24, 2024 — On Friday, a side event was held at time 13- 15 in Conference Room-11, JUSCANZ room on the second floor of the UN Environment Headquarters in Gigiri Nairobi as part of the fourth meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI 4) The side event, titled "National Clearing-House…
NEMA has identified several wetlands- Kiambuthu, Ngirimari and Kariara 1 and 2 in Embu County for restoration. The team led by the Chairman, Emilio Mugo and DG Mamo B. Mamo, EBS inspected the 3-acre Ngirimari wetland within Embu town that NEMA seeks to restore through Bamboo growing and fencing to…
Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Eng Festus K. Ng'eno has today met the Kenyan delegation attending the 26th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA) of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The meeting which runs from 13th…
Within the 'whole-of-Government, whole-of-society' delivery framework, the Ministry of Education has a target of growing 35 million trees and producing 300 million seedlings annually, making it one of the key drivers of the 15 Billion National Tree Growing Programme.
