EXPERT WORKSHOP ON NAMAs, FAO-ROME
Kenya's Policies with a bearing on national planning for mitigation
By: Michael Makokha Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources 16-17/07/2012

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1. Processes/Mechanisms to Address CC
The Ministry Launched NCCRS in December 2009.
The Strategy Provides:
A framework for addressing threats of climate change as well as taking advantage of any opportunities that may arise.
The means to actively engage in innovative processes necessary to address climate change.
Is the key government climate change agenda guide.
Is expected to inform nationwide Climate Change programme development and activities, including efforts towards the attainment of MDGs, Vision 2030 and the 16/07/ 2012
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2. Policy Processes with a bearing on NAMAs
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Draft National Environment Policy- Component of Climate Change Address Mitigation Issues
Bill to fast-track establishment of Climate Change Authority to coordinate all climate change issues in the country
National Food and Nutrition Security Policy

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Policy Processes……..
Climate Change Action Plan that address mitigation issues in four out of the 9 subcomponents:
 (i) LEDS and Mainstreaming of CC issues in Flagship Projects of Vision 2030
(ii) NAMAs (iii) MRVs and (iv) Climate Financing
Proposed Climate Change Policy – Sub-component on Policy and Regulatory issues to give background paper to inform development the
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Policy Processes………
Green Economy Scoping Study (GESS):
Identified priority sectors for Green Development
 Agriculture, Industry, Transport and Energy
Kenya Carbon Accounting Systems (KENCAS)-AFOLU
Mainstreaming of Climate Change issues in flagship projects of Vision 2030 MTP 2013-2017.
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Policy Processes……….
Cascading climate change compliant planning in all sectors of the government
Livestock Policy with little on NAMAs
Draft ASALs Policy with little on NAMA’s
ASALs 70% of the livestock
Feeding regimes and contribution to emissions
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2.1 NCCRS Action Plan
Eight main subcomponents:
1.Long-term National Low Carbon Development Pathway;
2.Enabling Policy and Regulatory Framework;
3.National Adaptation Plan (NAP);
4.Nationally Appropriate Mitigations Actions (NAMAs);
5.National Technology Action Plan;
6.National Performance and Benefit Measurement (MRV);
7.Knowledge Management and Capacity Development;
8.Financial Mechanism;
9.Coordination.
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Subc 2: Enabling Policy & Regulatory F/work
Review umbrella and sectoral policies, legislation and strategies in Kenya, or elsewhere, highlighting strengths and weaknesses in the context of climate change, and identify gaps.
Review the current institutional and technical capacity to enhance coordination and implementation of climate change actions.
Develop a National Climate Change Policy.
Formulate a regulatory framework to enhance implementation and coordination of climate change actions.
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Subc 4: NAMAs
Identify priority NAMAs that require international support, along with estimated costs and emission reductions and anticipated timeframes for implementation.
Identify priority domestically supported NAMAs being or to be implemented.
Identify priority REDD+ readiness activities building on the ongoing work on the National REDD Strategy.
Develop reference and baseline scenarios that will inform the development of national MRV framework.
Identify sustainability mechanisms for NAMAs.
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Thank you!