Overview
- Act: Climate Change Act of 2016
- Formed: 2021
- CEO:
The National Climate Change Council (NCCC) in Kenya plays a crucial role in coordinating national climate change efforts. Its key functions include developing and implementing climate policies, promoting climate resilience, and overseeing the funding for climate-related projects. The council is also responsible for fostering stakeholder engagement, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with climate commitments. Additionally, it serves as a platform for collaboration between government agencies, civil society, and international organizations to enhance adaptive capacity and mitigate climate impacts in Kenya.
Functions
- Policy Development: Formulate and implement national climate change policies and strategies.
- Coordination: Oversee coordination of climate change initiatives across various government agencies and stakeholders.
- Funding Management: Manage climate-related funds to ensure effective allocation and utilization for projects.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the progress of climate action initiatives and report findings.
- Public Awareness: Promote public awareness and education on climate change issues and solutions.
- Research Promotion: Support and facilitate research on climate change impacts and adaptation measures.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Foster collaboration between government, private sector, NGOs, and communities in climate action.
- Reporting: Ensure compliance with international climate agreements and commitments by preparing and submitting reports.
- Capacity Building: Enhance institutional and human capacity to address climate change challenges effectively.
- Advisory Role: Provide technical advice to the government and other stakeholders on climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry.
- Ragati Rd, NHIF BUILDING 12th Floor
- P.O BOX 30126-00100, Nairobi
- info@climatechange.go.ke / psoffice@environment.go.ke/ ps@forestry.go.ke
- +254 20 273 3240 / +254-20-2730808/9