Kenya has officially submitted its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), outlining its climate commitments for 2031–2035.
“The implementation of Kenya’s New Nationally Determined Contribution (2031–2035) is expected to drive transformative economic development and innovation, and inclusive growth across key sectors of the Kenyan economy,” the statement read.
The plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% compared to the projected 215 million tons of CO₂ equivalent (MtCO₂eq) under the Business-As-Usual scenario.
“This demonstrates its unwavering dedication and commitment to advancing global climate action,” the statement from the Ministry of Environment said.
To achieve this, Kenya will internally finance 20% of the reduction, while the remaining 80% will rely on international support, including finance, technology transfer, capacity building, and participation in carbon markets.
The estimated cost for implementing mitigation and adaptation actions across sectors is USD 56 billion, with approximately USD 10.5 billion expected to come from domestic sources.
The blueprint focuses on renewable energy, sustainable land use, smart agriculture, green infrastructure, and urban development, among other interventions.
It will also align with Kenya’s forthcoming Long-Term Development Vision, which is set to replace Vision 2030
