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Public Participation forums conclude in Nyeri, Kisumu and Garissa Counties

08 April 2025

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION FORUMS CONCLUDE IN NYERI, KISUMU AND GARISSA COUNTIES Public participation exercises on the Draft Regulations under the Forest Conservation and Management Act, CAP 385 and the Forest Conservation and Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, concluded today in Nyeri, Kisumu, and…

World Meteorological Day national celebrations at Makindu Meteorological Station

27 March 2025

Environment and Climate Change Principal Secretary Dr Eng Festus K Ng'eno presides over this year's World Meteorological Day national event at Makindu Meteorological Station in Makueni County. The theme of the day is "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together" that signifies the urgent need to ensure…

10,000 Trees Planted in Bomet as Kenya Marks International Day of Forests

27 March 2025

Forestry Principal Secretary Mr. Gitonga Mugambi today presided over the 2025 International Day of Forests (IDF) celebrations at Chepalungu Forest Station (Kapchumbe), Bomet County. As part of the restoration efforts to attain the national target of 15bn trees by 2032, PS Mugambi alongside his…

World Meteorological Day 2025 Celebrations

23 March 2025

Join us on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Makindu Meteorological Station, Makueni County, as we celebrate World Meteorological Day.

This year’s theme, "Closing the Early Warning Gap Together", emphasizes the critical need to enhance early warning systems to protect communities from extreme weather

International Day of Forests 2025

21 March 2025

Join us as we celebrate the International Day of Forests 2025 on March 21st at Chepalungu Forest Block, Bomet County.

This year's theme, "Forests and Food", highlights the crucial role forests play in food security and the well-being of our communities. Together, let us come together to grow

Aligning Sectoral Public Policy Instruments in Agriculture, Livestock, and Forestry with the Global Biodiversity Framework

11 March 2025

1. Introduction The workshop on Aligning Sectoral Public Policy Instruments (SPPIs) in Agriculture, Livestock, and Forestry with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) was held on 11th March 2025 at Muthu Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi. Organized by the International Union for Conservation of Nature…

Workshop on Aligning Sectoral Public Policy Instruments in Agriculture, Livestock, and Forestry with the Global Biodiversity Framework,

11 March 2025

In collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry
(MoECCF), the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), through the
BIODEV2030 Phase 2 project, is pleased to invite you to participate in a policy
dialogue workshop on Aligning Sectoral Public Policy

Kenya gazette publishes revised environmental regulations to strengthen biodiversity protection and pollution control

05 March 2025

Nairobi, Kenya – March 2025 The Government of Kenya has taken a bold step in strengthening environmental governance by gazetting two revised regulations under the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA), 1999 . These regulations, namely the Environmental Management and Co-ordination…

Outcomes of COP16 Resumed Session in Rome and their relevance to Kenya

28 February 2025

Outcomes of COP16 Resumed Session in Rome and Their Relevance to Kenya 1. Introduction The resumed session of the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) concluded in Rome on 28 February 2025. The meeting finalized agreements on biodiversity financing…

Welcome to Kenya Bird Trends

19 February 2025

The Kenya Bird Trends Platform is an initiative designed to track and monitor bird populations and trends across Kenya. The platform serves as a crucial tool for bird conservation efforts, environmental monitoring, and public engagement. It aims to provide a centralized space for collecting…

Pan-African Workshop: Supporting an Enabling Environment for ABS and Biotrade

04 February 2025

Pan-African Workshop: Supporting an Enabling Environment for ABS and Biotrade 3 – 7 February 2025, Saly, Senegal 1. Introduction The Pan-African Workshop on Supporting an Enabling Environment for Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) and Biotrade was held in Saly, Senegal, from 3rd to 7th February 2025…

Key Outcomes of COP16 and relevance to Kenya

09 January 2025

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…

WORLD WETLANDS DAY || 2 February 2025

07 January 2025

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…

LIVING PLANET REPORT 2024 MEDIA SUMMARY October 2024

30 December 2024

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)…

Key Outcomes from the IPBES 11 Plenary

25 December 2024

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's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory: Tracking Climate Action

25 December 2024

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…

Namibia calls for global action on biodiversity conservation

11 December 2024

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…

Kenya National Trialogue: Attaining Land Degradation Neutrality (LDN) Targets and Pollinator Conservation for Food Security

29 November 2024

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…

Gazetted new regulations under Environmental Acts

19 November 2024

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…

National Dialogue on Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs): A Collaborative Path to 30 by 30 in Kenya

12 November 2024

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…

Kenya’s Principal Secretary Dr. Festus K. Ng’eno Meets Delegation at COP 16 in Cali, Colombia

29 October 2024

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…

RCMRD Hosts Successful Data & Information Engagement Workshop for Protected Areas in Nairobi

30 September 2024

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…

Kenya Launches National Biodiversity Coordination Mechanism to Bolster Conservation Efforts

30 September 2024

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…

National Wildlife Census

16 September 2024

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…

GEF-7 Dryland Sustainable Landscapes Impact Programme (DSL-IP)

16 September 2024

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…