Africa Climate Summit: William Ruto Unveils Comprehensive Legal Framework To Fast-track Climate Action

• Kenya joined the NDC Partnership in 2017, and with partnership support, updated its second NCCAP
• NCCAP outlines seven priority climate action areas, with adaptation and mitigation actions across policy and regulatory environments
• Kenya demonstrates readiness for support to implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)

Nairobi - Themed 'Driving Green Growth and Climate Finance Solutions for Africa and the World', the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) 2023 officially kicked off today, Monday, September 4 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).

During the event, President William Ruto launched Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) 2023-2027, Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) 2022-2050, and Climate Change Act (Amendment 2023).

"Showcasing African leadership through a comprehensive law and policy guiding national and subnational climate action, Kenya demonstrates readiness for support to implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) through the third NCCAP aligned with the LT LEDS," President Ruto said.

President Ruto further said that Africa must channel adequate resources through investment and implement appropriate technologies to unleash the full potential of its clean and green natural resources.

What's the mandate of NCCAP

Kenya’s enhanced NDC targets a 32% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030. The NCCAP serves as the key planning document to mainstream and implement climate change actions.

Kenya joined the NDC Partnership in 2017, and with partnership support, updated its second NCCAP to align existing national plans with the country’s five-year Medium-Term Plan development cycle and updated NDC targets.

TUKO.co.ke understands that the NCCAP outlines seven priority climate action areas, with adaptation and mitigation actions across policy and regulatory environments, capacity building, knowledge management, technology and innovation, climate finance, and monitoring, reporting, and verification.

How the partnership was funded

The partnership supported Kenya’s first NDC revision with funding from the German government (BMZ) and through GIZ, the elaboration of the second NCCAP (2018–2022), and now the third NCCAP 2023-2027.

This support included: technical mitigation and adaptation analyses; equipping the NCCAP Taskforce to set ambitious targets with specific actions in the NCCAP; nationwide consultations with stakeholders; development of sectoral plans through coordination among partners; and the institutionalization of reporting. Supporting Partnership members include EIB, EU, FAO, UK, UNDP, USAID, World Bank, and WRI.

At the launch, NDC Partnership Global Director Pablo Vieira congratulated Kenya by saying:

“Kenya’s leadership and commitment at the highest levels is driving ambitious climate and development action, creating a strong framework to implement the country’s climate commitments, and effectively mobilizing climate finance. These efforts improve the livelihoods of all Kenyans.”

Why African leaders are meeting in Nairobi

The partnership is committed to supporting Kenya with the coordination, implementation, tracking, and reporting of NDC actions through the revised NCCAP and with technical assistance to develop an Investment Plan for Kenya's LT-LEDS and NDC.

Earlier, TUKO.co.ke reported that as African leaders gather in Nairobi to discuss the escalating climate crises, urgent action is mandatory to mitigate its effect on the whole world.

The One Campaign is urging all leaders to use this pivotal moment to unite around a shared pan-African agenda – one that brings justice and prosperity.

The event will also provide African leaders the platform to challenge narratives and perceptions of Africa being the constant docile recipient and showcase the continent’s strength and aptitude to take a leading role in the fight against climate change and nature loss.

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