United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
To achieve the stabilization of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system.
Adopted:
9th May 1992
Ratification:
30th August 1994
Entered into force:
30th August 1994
Government obligation:
To regulate levels of greenhouse gas concentration in the atmosphere so as to avoid the occurrence of climate change on a level that would impend sustainable economic development or compromise initiatives in food production.
Focal Points:
Hon. Soipan Tuya, C.B.S.
Cabinet Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Principal Secretary
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Mr.
Director Climate Change
Ministry of Environment and Forestry
Projects/ Initiatives:
System for Land –based Emissions Estimations in Kenya (SLEEK).
Low Emission Climate Resilience Development Programme (LECRD). It is funded by USAID through UNDP.