Kenya

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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 Updates

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Local communities in Kenya, Viet Nam and Colombia are restoring coastal ecosystems for a more resilient, low-carbon future.
Young climate leaders in Burundi, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Panama and Zimbabwe are unlocking a sustainable and inclusive future.
From Kenya and Madagascar to Nepal and Pakistan, young people are protecting and restoring some of the world’s most vital wetlands.

Latest Publications

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A progress report on the Japan-funded project being implemented in 23 countries and territories under the Climate Promise initiative.

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