413 Results Found

Adaptation Technical Analysis Report (ATAR) 2018-2022

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

This Adaptation Technical Analysis Report (ATAR) 2018-2022 explores the options available for Kenya’s adaptation action on climate change for the 2018-2022 medium term. It outlines the priority actions that informed the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2018-2022.

Kenya 2018 Environment and Climate Change

Green Economy Strategy and Implementation Plan 2016-2030

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

This strategy is the first green economy strategy and implementation plan for Kenya. It focuses on the main binding social-economic constraints towards the attainment of Kenya’s vision 2030.

Kenya 2016 Environment and Climate Change

Draft National Forest Policy, 2020

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

This Forest Policy provides a framework for improved forest governance, resource allocation, partnerships and collaboration with the state and non-state actors and monitoring and evaluation to enable the sector contribute to the achievement of the country’s growth and poverty alleviation goals within a sustainable environment.

Kenya 2020 Environment and Climate Change

The Environmental Management and Co-ordination Regulations (E-Waste Management)

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

These regulations are based on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999. The regulations outline provisions for e-waste management and covers: the registration of e-waste producers; responsibility of e-waste producers; e-waste controlling and handlings; transportation of e-waste; responsibility of collection centers; and other related provisions.

Kenya 2013 Environment and Climate Change

The Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act, 1999

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

This is an Act of parliament for the establishment of the National Environmental Council, elucidating the functions, procedures, powers and management. The Act also outlines the environmental planning, protection and conservation of the environment, environmental impact assessment, environmental audit and monitoring, environmental conservation orders, inspection, international treaties, national environmental tribunals, and other general provisions.

Kenya 1999 Environment and Climate Change

National Guidelines for Strategic Environmental Assessment in Kenya

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

The principles contained include sustainable use of natural resources, protection and conservation of biodiversity, interlinkage of human settlement and cultural issues, integration of socio-economic and environmental factors, and public and stakeholders engagement.

Kenya 2011 Environment and Climate Change

The Environmental Management and Co-ordination Regulations (Waste Tyre Management)

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

These regulations are for the establishment of the waste tyre management unit and it’s functions. The regulations outlines the licences and contracts; waste tyre management committee; waste tyre management levy; and other related provisions.

Kenya 2013 Environment and Climate Change

Technical Guidelines on the Management of Used Oil and Oil Sludge in Kenya

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

The goal of these guidelines are to ensure the safe management of used oil in Kenya. The scope of the guidelines include generation, collection, transportation, storage, recycling, use, and the disposal of used oil and oil sludge.

Kenya 2016 Environment and Climate Change

Forest Policy

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

The goal of this policy was to attain 10% forest across Kenya. The main strategies of the policy include government promotion of farm forestry; promoting dryland forest management; involving the private sector in the management of industrial plantations; and promoting community participation in forest conservation and management.

Kenya 2005 Environment and Climate Change

The Environmental Management and Coordination Regulations (Waste Management)

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

These regulations on waste management encompass the different kinds of waste: solid waste, industrial waste, hazardous waste, biomedical waste, radioactive substances, pesticides and toxic substances, and other general provisions.

Kenya 2006 Environment and Climate Change

National Guidelines on Safe Management and Disposal of Asbestos

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

The goal of these guidelines are to minimize environmental risk and the risk of workers and the public from asbestos fibres. The guidelines outlines the regulatory and institutional framework to minimize the environmental risk from asbestos.

Kenya 2013 Environment and Climate Change

The Irrigation Act, 2019

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

This is an Act of Parliament for the establishment of the National Irrigation Development Authority specifying the functions, powers and management. The purpose of the Act is for the development, management, and regulation of irrigation in Kenya to ensure food security and sustainable development in Kenya and for other related matters.

Kenya 2019 Environment and Climate Change

The National Guidelines for the Management of Covid-19 Waste

Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry

In the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, these guidelines aims to ensure sustainable management of waste, particularly biomedical waste for public safety and uncompromised public health.

Kenya 2020 Environment and Climate Change