Biodiversity
The Convention on Biological Diversity is dedicated to promoting conservation of plants, animals and micro organisms and their ecosystems
More InfoClimate Change
The ultimate objective of the Convention is to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations "at a level that would prevent dangerous anthropogenic (human induced) interference with the climate system.
More InfoDesertification
The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification.
More InfoClimate Change Adaptation Fund
The Adaptation Fund is a self-standing fund established under the Kyoto Protocol of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The Fund is designed to finance concrete climate change adaptation projects and programs based on the needs, views and priorities of developing countries.
More InfoClean Development Mechanism
Under the Kyoto Protocol every country is required to set up a Designated National Authority (DNA). In Kenya, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) is the Designated National Authority.
More InfoEnvironment Impact Assessment
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a critical examination of the effects of a project on the environment. An EIA identifies both negative and positive impacts of any development activity or project, how it affects people, their property and the environment.
More InfoAbout the project
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) with support of United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and Global Environment Facility (GEF) is implementing the “The Enhanced Regulatory and Information Management Systems for Integrated Implementation of Multilateral Environment Agreements”. The main objective of the project is to enhance the Country’s abilities to address global environmental issues related to land degradation, climate change, biodiversity conservation and chemical management through effective, coordinated and integrated implementation of respective multi-lateral environmental agreements. Specifically the project aims to enhance efficiencies and effectiveness in meeting the obligations and requirements of closely related MEAs through the development and implementation of integrated multi-convention information and reporting system.