Kenya sharing experiences with inclusive green growth and

3GF Africa Lunch Session
13-14 May 2015 - Nairobi, Kenya
SESSION
3GF Kenya: Green Growth Priorities & Initiatives
Date, time:
13 May 2015, 13.15-13.45
Thought partner:
Climate Innovation Centre – Kenya
Moderators:
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Alice Kaudia, Environment Secretary, State Department of Environment and Natural Resources,
Kenya
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Henry Ndede, Programme Coordinator, UNEP
Speakers:
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H.E. Judi Wakhungu, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Government of Kenya
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Joseph Njoroge, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Petrolum, Government of Kenya
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Vimal Shah, Chairman, Kenya Private Sector Alliance / Bidco Oil Refineries, Kenya
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Alfonso Vazquez Caro, Vice President, New Segments & Innovation, Vestas
Background
Kenya has been a 3GF partner since 2012 and has also hosted the first national country level 3GF meeting
in 2014.
Many successes have been achieved on a countrywide basis facilitated by Kenya’s engagement in the 3GF
process. Under this approach public private partnerships backed by green economy policies are an example. Kenya’s engagement in the 3GF process and focus on the energy-water – food nexus is another.
Kenya has one of the most dynamic economies in Africa, ranking 7th in Africa in terms of economic performance; yet it is facing a number of pressing economic, environmental and social challenges, from climate
change and natural resource depletion to high poverty rates and rising unemployment. The country is addressing these concerns through its commitment to a low-carbon and resource-efficient development
pathway and much so by involving the private sector.
In recent years, Kenya has adopted several green economy-related approaches and policies, which include
implementing renewable energy feed-in tariffs in 2008, embedding sustainable natural resource utilization
into its 2010 Constitution and mainstreaming green economy in its Second Medium Term Plan (2013-2017).
Kenya’s key policies and programmes for a green economy include investments in renewable energy, promotion of resource-efficient and clean production, pollution control and waste management, environmen-
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tal planning and governance, and restoration of degraded ecosystems. The country has developed a national climate change response strategy and action plan and seeks to embrace a low-carbon development
pathway that is inclusive and equitable, and that contributes to Kenya’s global competitiveness.
Through the Greening Kenya Initiative (GKI), the government has developed a database of green economy
activities which include the manufacturing of eco-friendly materials, tree planting, organic farming, fish
farming, renewable energy, eco-labeling, solid waste management and sustainable management of the
environment. Kenya is already moving towards a green economy and is keen to share its experiences with
other countries in the region to share learnings and work together in partnership.
Session Description
Format:
This session will showcase Kenya’s engagement in the 3GF platform. A panel will discuss how the 3GF platform is delivering on green growth goals for Kenya and the opportunities for the future.
Lunch Session Agenda:
The session will be a discussion where the participants will have a conversation which will be guided by the
moderators on the need and benefits of the 3GF platform and reflection more on the Kenyan perspective.
Session Goals
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To share experiences on engagement in the 3GF process for Kenya as a partner country
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To share experiences including successes that Kenya has achieved in the areas of Green growth
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To discuss further engagement in local strategic partnerships for the energy-water – food nexus
opportunities for a green economy.
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