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Key stakeholders working on climate change in Kenya recently met for a post COP21 meeting to better understand the new 2015 climate agreement as well opportunities presented for the country. The meeting was organized on 10 February by Kenya’s Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Regional Development Authorities (MENRRDA) in collaboration with the Civil Society Organization Momentum Committee (CSOMC).

During the meeting, stakeholders - from research, policy, private sector and civil society - discussed the Paris agreement highlighting the need to come up with specific action plans including resource mobilization strategies for the country.

 “We must understand what the Paris agreement means in relation to our development agenda and policies: Vision 2030, the National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP), National Adaptation Plan (NAP), and our Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC),” said Mithika Mwenda from the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA).

Kenya continues to show commitment to address climate change by putting in place the right policies and plans as well as collaborating with various stakeholders among them CGIAR researchers. The most recent policy - the climate change policy and bill - is awaiting approval by legislators. Once approved, the document will help enhance resilience to climate change effects and ensure a low carbon climate resilient development in the country.

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“With the agreement in place, the next step is to identify Kenya’s obligations, develop actions and start implementation. We need to mobilize resources to implement our plans and actions,” said legislator Wilbur Otichillo during the meeting. In the meantime, stakeholders agreed to disseminate information on the agreement and share key actions for the country with the various teams in the counties.