The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, through the State Department for Forestry, has called for stronger partnerships and more investment to speed up the implementation of Kenya’s forestry agenda and restore the country’s forest ecosystems.
At a Donors’ Round-Table Breakfast Meeting in Nairobi, which included the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), government officials urged development partners, county governments, civil society organizations, local communities, and the private sector to work together on sustainable forest conservation and management.
The meeting gathered key stakeholders to discuss investment opportunities that aim to raise resources for forest restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience.
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Officials pointed out that the success of Kenya’s forestry strategy relies on partnerships at all government levels and with development partners. They stressed that coordinated action is necessary to reach the country’s environmental and climate goals.
The Ministry highlighted that investment in Kenya’s forests goes beyond environmental protection. It is also a driver for climate action, economic growth, poverty reduction, peacebuilding, and sustainable development. Healthy forest ecosystems support livelihoods, protect biodiversity, strengthen resilience to climate change, and contribute to long-term national prosperity.
Discussions during the meeting focused on four priority forestry areas that will guide future investments and joint initiatives. These priorities align with the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, which guarantees every citizen the right to a clean and healthy environment, as well as Kenya Vision 2030, the Forest Conservation and Management Act, 2016, and the country’s regional and international environmental commitments.
The Ministry challenged development partners and stakeholders to take advantage of the opportunities in Kenya’s forestry sector through greater financing, innovation, and technical cooperation.
Officials noted that stronger collaboration could unlock climate finance, create jobs for youth and women, strengthen community resilience, enhance biodiversity, and turn degraded landscapes into productive ecosystems that support sustainable livelihoods.
The government also urged stakeholders to share expertise, technology, and resources to quicken forest restoration efforts nationwide.
The round-table meeting is part of Kenya’s broader efforts to attract investment and build strategic partnerships for sustainable forest management and the country’s climate action agenda.
