Kenya becomes first African country to secure Santiago climate funding

Kenya has achieved a major milestone in advancing climate resilience and addressing the impacts of climate change. Through the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry, Directorate of Climate Change, Kenya has become the first country in Africa and only the second globa..

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Kenya has made history by becoming the first African nation and second globally to receive technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage for climate resilience efforts.

Kenya secured USD 700,000 in technical assistance.
Key entities involved include the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry and the Santiago Network.
The funding will support a comprehensive 10-year assessment of climate-related losses and damages to inform policy and mobilize resources.