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The Kericho County Climate Change Act, no. 1 of 2021.

Pays/Territoire
Kenya
Sous-division territoriale
Kericho
Type du document
Législation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Source d'origine
Kenya Gazette Supplement no. 1 (Kericho County Acts no. 1) of 2021.
Sujet
Environnement gén.
Mot clé
Changement de climat Évaluation/gestion des risques Fonds spécial Politique/planification Émissions Monitorage Subvention/incitation Conservation de l'énergie/production de l'énergie Énergie renouvelable Infractions/sanctions Participation du public
Aire géographique
Afrique, Afrique Orientale
Entry into force notes
20 January 2021.
Résumé

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.

Texte intégral
Anglais
Site web
kenyalaw.org