Category: Kenya
REDD+ Component Task Forces (Kenya)
The REDD+ Component Task Forces are small groups allocated to REDD+ candidate strategies, which pull together expertise required for the design and oversight of each particlar strategy. A REDD+ Component Officer reports to the National Coordinator and in each forest conservancy, a REDD+ Officer liases to help implement demonstration activities and coordinate with local communities and the National REDD+ Coordination Office (NRCO).
National REDD+ Coordination Office (Kenya)
The National REDD+ Coordination Office (NRCO) is the desinated agency for the coordination, administration and support for the Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) implementation for the period 2011 to 2014. The activities for R-PP implementation led by the NRCO include the coordination of work to be carried out by the five REDD+ Component Task Forces, communications of the overall REDD+ process and consultation support to the REDD+ component task forces, conflict resolution and...
National REDD+ Technical Working Group (Kenya)
The National REDD+ Technical Working Group (TWG) was established in November 2009. The TWG plays an advisory role for the National REDD+ Steering Committee and liaises directly with the National REDD+ Coordination Office. The TWG is divided into three sub-groups namely, 1) Consultation and Participation 2) Methodology and 3) Policy and Institutions. The TWG is responsible for oversight of the Readiness Preparation Proposal (R-PP) implementation process and for managing monitoring and...
National REDD plus Steering Committee (Kenya)
The National REDD+ Steering Committee (RSC) is the apex body of National REDD Readiness Management Arrangements in Kenya. The RSC commands a four-tier structure within the REDD+ and Land Use Division, along with the Technical Working Group, National REDD+ Coordinating body and the REDD+ Component Task Forces, created to oversee the evolving REDD Strategy. The RSC will be chaired by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry responsible for Forestry, in order to oversee...
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
The Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) was established in 1986 to carry out research in forestry and natural resources. The institute conducts research in forestry, cooperates with other research bodies both nationally and internationally, and establishes partnerships with other organisations and institutions. KEFRI's goals include contributing to Vision 2030 by developing technologies for the sustainable development and utilization of forests and natural resources. The...
Kenya Forestry Service
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) was established under the Forest Act 2005 with the function to conserve, develop and sustainably manage forest resources in Kenya. The KFS is composed of 10 conservancies that are ecologically demarcated, 76 zonal forest offices, 150 forest stations, and 250 divisional forest extension offices located countrywide. The KFS is the lead forest agency in Kenya which manages the National REDD Program in collaboration with other stakeholders. The KFS...
Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (Kenya)
The mandate of the Ministry is to protect, conserve and manage the environment and natural resources of Kenya sustainably with a view of supporting socio-economic development, reduce poverty, improve living standards and ensure a clean environment. The main functions of the ministry include 1) environment and natural resources policy formulation and review 2) the sustainable management of mineral resources and environmental conservation 3) the continuous development of a geo-database...
Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife (Kenya)
The Ministry of Forestry and Wildlife is tasked with the mission of providing a conducive environment for the practice and promotion of sustainable and participatory management of forestry and wildlife resources in Kenya. The specific functions allocated to the Ministry include 1) the formulation, coordination and monitoring or development policies including of the Forestry Development Policy and Wildlife Conservation Policy 2) the development of forests, re-afforestation, and...
National Climate Change Action Plan 2013-2017
The Consitution of Kenya provides for the maintenance of at least ten per cent tree cover, whilst the Kenya Vision 230 targets call for the planting of at least 7 billion trees to address food, water and energy security. The Action Plan takes adaptation and mitigation efforts in Kenya to the next stage of implementation and equips the country to take decisive action in responding to the challenges presented in the face of climate change. The Action Plan supports Kenya's achievement of its...
Prime Ministers Office of Kenya
The Prime Ministers Office of Kenya is tasked with implementing the National Climate Change Response Strategy to be implemented in an effort to harmonise environmental and climate change policies in Kenya, particularly agriculture, energy and infrastructure. The Prime Ministers Office is also documenting climate change vulnerability and impacts as well as adaptation and mitigation options for Kenya.
