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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…