413 Results Found
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
Guidelines for Licence Application to Own/Operate a Waste Treatment or Disposal Site
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This document outlines all the necessary guidance to own and operate a waste treatment or disposal site in Kenya.
Kenya • 2006 • Environment and Climate Change
The Environmental Management and Coordination Regulations (Controlled Substances)
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
These regulations are based on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999. The regulations outline provisions for controlled substances including classification and control measures; licensing, permit and quota provisions; monitoring of the regulation; and other related provisions.
Kenya • 2020 • Environment and Climate Change
The Environmental Regulations (Strategic Assessment, Integrated Impact Assessment and Audit)
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
These regulations are for environmental impact assessment and cover the registration of experts; project report; environmental impact assessment study; environmental audit and monitoring; strategic environmental assessment; and other related provisions.
Kenya • 2017 • Environment and Climate Change
The Environmental Management and Co-ordination Regulations (Air Quality)
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
These regulations are based on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999. The regulations outline provisions for air quality including general prohibitions, permissible levels, controlled areas, stationary sources, mobile sources, occupational air quality limit, licences, inspection and monitoring, reporting, and other related provisions.
Kenya • 2009 • Environment and Climate Change
The Environmental Management and Coordination Regulations (Conservation of Biological Diversity and Resources and Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) (Legislative Supplement)
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
These regulations are based on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999. The regulations provide for the conservation of biological diversity and resources; access to genetic resources; benefit sharing; and other miscellaneous provisions.
Kenya • 2006 • Environment and Climate Change
The Environmental Management and Coordination Regulations (Conservation of Biological Diversity and Resources and Access to Genetic Resources and Benefit Sharing) (Legislative Supplement)
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
These regulations are legislative supplement based on the Environmental Management and Coordination Act, 1999. The regulations provide for the conservation of biological diversity and resources; access to genetic resources; benefit sharing; and other miscellaneous provisions.
Kenya • 2016 • Environment and Climate Change
Guidelines for Promotion, Development and Management of Irrigation in Kenya
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
The objective of this guideline is to streamline the process of developing and managing irrigation schemes in in Kenya. The guideline outlines the role of stakeholders, county governments, development partners and beneficiaries in the development and management of irrigation schemes in Kenya.
Kenya • 2020 • Environment and Climate Change
Hydrologists Rules and Regulations
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
These regulations make provision for the registration of hydrologist, licensing, and the presentation of hydrological reports.
Kenya • 2021 • Environment and Climate Change
The Climate Change Act, 2016
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This is an Act of Parliament outlining the regulatory framework to promote climate change responses in Kenya. The Act specify mechanisms and measures for low carbon climate development in Kenya.
Kenya • 2016 • Environment and Climate Change
National Spatial Plan: 2015 - 2045
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
The purpose of this plan is to provide a national spatial structure that defines how the national space is utilized to ensure sustainable land use in Kenya. Specific objectives of the plan include: creating a sustainable spatial plan that will promote economic efficiency in Kenya; promote balanced regional development; create liveable human settlement in both urban and rural areas; and to protect the natural environment of Kenya.
Kenya • 2015 • Environment and Climate Change
Public Participation Consultations and Access to Climate Change Information Regulations
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This regulation is in line with the constitutional requirement for public participation in the policy process by providing a mechanism for public participation consultation in climate change matters. Also, regulations provide details on access to climate change information following the information Act of 2016.
Kenya • 2021 • Environment and Climate Change
The Physical and Land Use Planning (Classification of Strategic and Inter-County Projects) Regulations
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This regulation covers activities related to the use of physical and land use for development plans and projects for public purpose with inter-county benefits or impacts.
Kenya • 2019 • Environment and Climate Change
The Sustainable Waste Management Bill, 2021
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This is an Act of Parliament outlining the legal and institutional framework for sustainable waste management in Kenya and to protect the constitutional rights of Kenyans to clean and health environment.
Kenya • 2021 • Environment and Climate Change
National Education for Sustainable Development Policy
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
The broad goal of this policy is to promote sustainable development in Kenya. Specific goals of the policy include: to promote education and learning in the sustainable utilisation of the country’s natural resources; promote behavioural change in line with good governance and sustainable development; strengthen legal and institutional framework to ensure sustainable development in Kenya; ensure sustainable management environmental and natural resources in Kenya.
Kenya • 2014 • Environment and Climate Change
Climate Change (Conduct for Doing Business) Regulations, 2021
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This regulation provides the codes of conduct for doing business with consideration to the effects of climate change
Kenya • 2021 • Environment and Climate Change
National E-Waste Management Strategy
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
The overall goal of this strategic document is to promote sustainable e-waste management system in Kenya. This goal is supported by the following strategic objectives: to strengthening legal and institutional support for e-waste management; development of infrastructure for sustainable e-waste management; promote research and innovation in e-waste management system; and to create awareness for effective e-waste management system in Kenya.
Kenya • 2020 • Environment and Climate Change
The Meteorology Bills, 2020
Kenya, Ministry of Environment and Forestry
This Act provides regulation for the coordination, monitoring, management and provision of meteorological services in Kenya and to ensure compliance with international treaties, agreements, protocols and conventions.
Kenya • 2020 • Environment and Climate Change