0.15%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #144
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #152
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. NDC Status
Kenya submitted its updated NDC in December 2020.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Kenya has enhanced its overall target in the updated NDC with 32% greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to the 30% target communicated in the first NDC.
- While the first NDC was fully conditional on support, the updated NDC commits to mobilize domestic resources to meet 13% of the required budget and requires international support for the other 87%.
- Kenya has also elaborated its adaptation component with new updated information on climate risk, impacts and vulnerabilities, and commits to mobilize domestic finance to fund 10% of total costs required for adaptation. It also highlights linkages with the national adaptation plan.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Disaster Risk Management
- Agriculture
- Forestry
- Ecosystems
- Coastal zones
- Energy
- Infrastructure
- Water
- Health
- Settlement
- Tourism
Latest Publications
See allA progress report on the Japan-funded project being implemented in 23 countries and territories under the Climate Promise initiative.