Policies
Constitution of Kenya
(2010)
Kenya Vision 2030
National Policy for the
Sustainable Development of
Northern Kenya and other
Arid Lands
National Disaster
Management Policy, 2012
National Environment Policy
(2013)
Environmental Management
and Coordination Act (1999)
Kenya Forestry Master Plan
(1995-2020)
Second National
Environment Action Plan
(2009-2013)
National Water Master Plan
2030
Water Act (2002)
Agricultural Sector
Development Strategy, 2010-
2020
Energy Policy and Act (2004)
The Feed in Tariffs (FiTs)
Policy (2008,revised 2012)
Integrated National
Transport Policy (2010)
Measures to mainstream climate change
A clean and health environment (Articles 42, 69 and 70) is a fundamental right
under the Bill of Rights, providing a rationale for the formulation of adaptation and
mitigation legislation, policies and strategies. The Constitution establishes the right
to food security while emphasizing sustainable and productive management of land
and natural resources, such as a goal of tree cover of 10 per cent of the country's
land area.
The national development blueprint has many plans and programs that factor in
aspects of adaptation and mitigation. Its flagship projects include irrigation
expansion, geothermal development and slum rehabilitation.
Focuses on climate resilience requiring government to find solutions to address
climate challenges and to come up with measures to manage drought and
strengthen livelihoods. The establishment of the National Drought Management
Authority (NDMA), the National Disaster Contingency Fund and the Council for
Pastoralists education are provided for in the policy.
Mainstreams disaster risk reduction in the country's development initiatives, and
aims to increase and sustain resilience of vulnerable communities to hazards.
Provide a framework for an integrated approach to planning and sustainable
management of Kenya's environment and natural resources.
Provides the framework for the management of the environment, including the
establishment of NEMA which is a regulator in matters of environment, the
Designated National Authority (DNA) for the CDM and the National Implementing
Entity (NIE) for the Adaptation Fund.
Provides an overarching framework for forestry development and recognises the
environmental role of forests including water values