United United Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)
To conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources
Date accepted:
5th June 1992
Date Kenya signed:
11th June 1992
Date Kenya ratified:
26th July 1994
Date entered into force:
29th December 1993
Government obligation:
To conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.
Focal Points:
Primary NFP: Principal Secretary Ministry of Environment and Forestry- Primary CBD National Focal Point.
Secondary NFP; Mr.…………………….Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Secondary CBD National Focal point
SBSTTA NFP; Dr. Lucy Ng’ang’a, Ag. Director Multilateral Environmental Agreements- Ministry of Environment and Forestry, SBSTTA National Focal Point.
CHM NFP:
Mamo B Mamo
Director General
National Environment Management Aauthority (NEMA)
CHM National Focal Point
Protected Areas NFP:
Mr. Solomon Kyalo
Biodiversity Research and Monitoring Division- Kenya Wildlife Service
Protected Areas National Focal Point
GTI NFP
Dr. Beatrice Nangami
Senior Research Scientist / Botanist in Charge
National Museums of Kenya
Projects/Initiatives;
Review and update of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP). NBSAPs