In Kenya, the World Bank, Denmark, and Sweden have been collaborating with the Government to translate Kenya’s ambitious climate agenda into scaled-up action on the ground. Join us for the global launch of the Financing Locally Led Climate Action Program (FLLoCA), the first national model of devolved climate finance, which supports partnerships between government and citizens to identify and invest in solutions to address climate change. Learn more: [ Ссылка ]
🗣️ Speakers
- Keith E. Hansen, Country Director for Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia and Uganda, World Bank
- Keriako Tobiko, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry
- Stanley Kimaren Ole Riamit, Executive Director, ILEPA
- Wilber K. Ottichilo, Governor for Vihiga County, Kenya
- Rasmus Nordqvist, Member of Parliament of Denmark
- Julius Muia, Principal Secretary at The National Treasury, Kenya
- Moderation: Clare Shakya, Director, Climate Change, International Institute on Environment and Development
📑 Agenda
00:00 Welcome! COP26: Locally Led Climate Action in Kenya
03:00 Principles and practices to support locally-led climate action
09:53 Kenya: partnering with communities on identifying solutions for climate resilience
16:41 Cross-agency collaboration and vertical linkages from community level up to national level
23:34 Denmark and its support for the Principles of Locally Led Climate Action
25:18 Promoting climate action in Kenya
32:53 Challenges and priorities for the Financing Locally Led Climate Action Program
37:40 Closing remarks on the first national scale model of devolved climate finance
As COP26 takes place in Glasgow, UK, the clock is ticking for high-impact climate action to deliver on the promises of the Paris Agreement. World leaders and national delegations, representatives from businesses, civil society and youth are gathering to tackle the climate crisis. The World Bank Group will be there, taking part in key discussions over the two weeks. Join us! [ Ссылка ] #ClimateActionWBG
ABOUT THE WORLD BANK GROUP The World Bank Group is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. [ Ссылка ]
COP26: Locally Led Climate Action in Kenya
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