The Kericho County Climate Change Act, no. 1 of 2021. Country/Territory Kenya Territorial subdivision Kericho Document type Legislation Date 2021 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Kenya Gazette Supplement no. 1 (Kericho County Acts no. 1) of 2021. Subject Environment gen. Keyword Climate change Risk assessment/management Special fund Policy/planning Emissions Monitoring Subsidy/incentive Energy conservation/energy production Renewable energy Offences/penalties Public participation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa Entry into force notes 20 January 2021. Abstract This Act, consisting of 48 articles and divided into five Parts, introduces a comprehensive climate change framework, in order to: mainstream climate change programs into development planning and decision making in the County; disseminate information on climate change to the public to create awareness and preparedness; establish a climate change fund and proper financial measures to ensure climate change response and risk mitigation. The Act establishes, among others, the County Climate Change Steering Committee, defines its functions and duties, including: the implementation of the County Climate Change Action Plan; monitoring, evaluation, reporting and verification of climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives; advisory processes on legislative, policy and other measures necessary for climate change adaptation and mitigation; providing incentives and obligations for private sector contribution in achieving low carbon climate emissions. Full text English Website kenyalaw.org