Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale on Saturday departed for New York to participate in the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

This year’s assembly is themed, “Unity in Diversity, for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Everyone Everywhere.”

Top on the for Hon. Duale in New York will be the successful hosting of a meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) chaired by H.E President Dr. William Ruto.

The Cabinet Secretary is also scheduled to hold several bilateral meetings and attend side events during the New York climate week aimed at shaping discussions and fostering collaboration among African leaders in tackling the climate crisis.

Beyond his role in CAHOSCC, Duale will participate in high-level discussions on environmental challenges, advocating for increased international climate financing, and highlighting Kenya’s progress in adapting to climate change and implementing sustainable practices.

Among Kenya’s nature-based solutions to the climate change crisis is the 10-year National Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy which seeks to raise the country’s tree cover to 30% by the year 2032 both as a climate action and livelihoods initiative.

Kenya remains at the forefront of Africa’s climate action having hosted the continent’s first ever Africa Climate Summit in September last year.