Ecolex Logo
The gateway to
environmental law
Search results » Legislation

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