Early warnings must translate into early action! At the 2nd Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform in Mombasa, CS Dr. @DeboraBarasa and IGAD leaders committed to stronger early warning systems and sustainable financing to protect communities before climate disasters strike
Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa commended Kenya’s delegation for advancing the nation’s and Africa’s priorities in global biodiversity negotiations, emphasizing that these outcomes will guide future high-level engagements to secure sustainable conservation financing.
Kenya is aligning land restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate action to boost resilience and livelihoods.
At COP17 in Armenia, Environment CS Dr. @DeboraBarasa called for global partnerships to fund measurable nature-based solutions.
Kenya reaffirms its commitment to a cleaner future by engaging in global talks at CBD COP17 to advance a legally binding international treaty against plastic pollution.#COP17
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Cabinet Secretary Dr. @DeboraBarasa has arrived in Yerevan Armenia for #COP17 to champion Kenya’s biodiversity, strengthen global partnerships, and secure funding for ecosystem restoration.
Happening Now : Director of Waste Management and Pollution Control, Mr Molu Wato, has officially opened the validation workshop for the National Circular Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (CESIP) 2027–2032 at a Nairobi Hotel. #CircularEconomyKE#CESIP
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Following public participation, stakeholders are validating CESIP’s proposed interventions, financing, implementation & governance frameworks to guide Kenya’s transition to a circular economy, reduce waste & pollution, & unlock green investment and jobs. #CESIP#CircularEconomy
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Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry retweeted
The workshop brings together stakeholders from five priority sectors: Agriculture & Food Systems; Plastics & Packaging; E-waste; Textiles, Apparel & Fashion; & Mining, Quarrying & Construction. @KEPSA_KENYA is represented by @kinyanjui001, & Intellecap by Ms Karnika Yadav.
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Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry retweeted
Happening Now : Director of Waste Management and Pollution Control, Mr Molu Wato, has officially opened the validation workshop for the National Circular Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan (CESIP) 2027–2032 at a Nairobi Hotel. #CircularEconomyKE#CESIP
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Govt Spokesperson Charles Owino: The mature commercial cypress trees were harvested at Geta and Keriita forests due to age and heart rot. Replanting under PELIS is planned for the short rains.
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🌧️ EL-NIÑO 2026
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CS Dr. Deborah Barasa, EGH, called for a results-oriented approach at a NEMA leadership meeting in Naivasha, urging officers to prioritize tangible impact, technology-driven M&E, and strong county partnerships over routine processes.
State Department for Environment and Climate Change, KIRDI, and the CTCN conducted an awareness workshop focused on leveraging technology to scale up national climate action. The collaborative session prioritized technology transfer, climate finance, and strategic partnerships.