County governments in Kenya are playing a crucial role in developing a local-level carbon market by creating an enabling environment for carbon investments through afforestation, ecosystem restoration, and community participation.

• Counties are responsible for many functions directly impacted by climate change, including water, sanitation, agriculture, and waste management.
• The Council of Governors, represented by its Chief Executive Officer Mary Mwiti, emphasizes that carbon market initiatives must align with local priorities and community needs.
• The shift towards a circular economy is creating new opportunities for methane capture, composting, recycling, and waste valorisation, generating jobs and reducing emissions.