THE NATIONAL TECHNICAL DRAFTING AND CONSOLIDATION WORKSHOP

CBD Seventh National Report (7NR) & Nagoya Protocol National Report

24–27 February 2026
Kyaka Hotel, Machakos

1. Introduction

The National Technical Drafting and Consolidation Workshop for the Seventh National Report (7NR) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) and the National Report to the Nagoya Protocol was convened from 24th to 27th February 2026 at Kyaka Hotel, Machakos. The workshop brought together representatives from government ministries, departments and agencies, research institutions, development partners, and key stakeholders to consolidate Kenya’s national data and draft the required reports in line with CBD and Nagoya Protocol reporting guidelines.

The reporting process is a legal obligation for Kenya as a Party to the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol on Access to Genetic Resources and the Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits Arising from their Utilization. The deadline for submission of both reports is 28th February 2026. At the time of the workshop, only two countries had submitted their reports, underscoring the urgency for Kenya to accelerate its drafting and consolidation process to ensure timely submission and contribute meaningfully to the global review of implementation progress.

The workshop focused on:

• Preparing and consolidating the CBD Seventh National Report (7NR) and the Nagoya Protocol National Report;

• Reviewing technical datasets and implementation evidence;

• Assessing progress on conservation measures and resource mobilization;

• Drafting narrative sections aligned to national targets and global indicators;

• Developing a comprehensive biodiversity data inventory mapped against relevant targets and indicators.

2. Opening Session

The workshop commenced with arrival and registration of participants, moderated by the State Department responsible for Environment and Climate Change (SDECC).

Ms. Faith Nyokabi welcomed participants and outlined the objectives of the workshop. She emphasized the importance of technical accuracy, evidence-based reporting, and coordinated collaboration among institutions to ensure that Kenya’s progress is well documented. She highlighted that the reports form part of the global stocktake of biodiversity implementation and therefore must reflect credible, consolidated national data.

In the opening remarks, the CBD National Focal Point Ms. Linda Kosgei, Director MEAs, Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry,.underscored Kenya’s obligation as a Party to submit its reports within the stipulated timeline. She noted that timely submission demonstrates Kenya’s commitment to global biodiversity governance and enhances the country’s visibility in international processes. She called for accelerated efforts to address existing data gaps and encouraged institutions to provide any outstanding information promptly.

Remarks from WWF Kenya were delivered by Mr. Jonathan Odongo, currently a Policy and Partnerships Officer at WWF-Kenya. who reaffirmed WWF’s commitment to supporting the reporting process. He stressed the importance of making Kenya “shine” through a comprehensive and high-quality report that reflects national achievements and lessons learned. WWF Kenya provided logistical support, including accommodation, to enable extended working sessions where necessary to meet the deadline. He also emphasized the whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach in biodiversity implementation and reporting, and appreciated participants for dedicating their time to this critical national exercise.

The opening session concluded with a shared commitment from all participants to work collaboratively and intensively over the four days to ensure that Kenya submits both reports on time and in a manner that accurately reflects progress, challenges, and priorities in biodiversity conservation and Access and Benefit-Sharing implementation.