The Kericho County Climate Change Act, no. 1 of 2021. País/Territorio Kenya Subdivisión territorial Kericho Tipo de documento Legislación Fecha 2021 Fuente FAO, FAOLEX Fuente original Kenya Gazette Supplement no. 1 (Kericho County Acts no. 1) of 2021. Materia Medio ambiente gen. Palabra clave Cambio climático Evaluación/manejo de riesgos Fondo especial Política/planificación Emisiones Monitoreo Subvención/incentivo Conservación de energía/producción de energía Energía renovable Infracciones/sanciones Participación pública Área geográphica Africa, Africa Oriental Entry into force notes 20 January 2021. Resumen 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. Texto completo Inglés Página web kenyalaw.org