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

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 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 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

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