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William Ruto

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Together, we can create a sustainable future for Kenya and the world.

Your Excellency President William Ruto,
As you embark on your state visit to the United States of America, it is a pivotal moment for Kenya to strengthen its stance on climate action. Your visit presents a unique opportunity to broker deals that can significantly impact Kenya’s climate change policies and funding.
Kenya, with its rich biodiversity and vast landscapes, has the potential to be a leader in the global climate change arena. Our country’s commitment is evident in its ambitious Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)1.
https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Kenya_NAP.pdf


Moreover, the National Climate Change Action Plan 2018-2022 outlines strategic actions for adaptation and mitigation, emphasizing the importance of disaster risk management, afforestation, and climate-smart agriculture2.
https://repository.kippra.or.ke/bitstream/handle/123456789/4589/Kenya_NCCAP_2018-2022%20%282%29.pdf?sequence=1


Your discussions in the United States could focus on securing partnerships and investments to further these initiatives. It is essential to advocate for financial support for Kenya’s renewable energy projects, particularly solar, which can transform the country’s energy landscape while creating jobs and fostering sustainable development.
Furthermore, Kenya’s unique position as a climate-vulnerable country with low greenhouse gas emissions underscores the need for equitable climate finance. The country faces a significant financial burden to mitigate climate-linked challenges such as drought and food insecurity3. Therefore, securing funding for resilience-building measures is crucial.
Kenya faces $62bn bill to mitigate climate-linked hunger, drought and conflict

Kenya faces $62bn bill to mitigate climate-linked hunger, drought and conflict

Country accounts for less than 0.1% of global emissions but suffers disproportionately from related disasters, say new report

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2021/jan/08/kenya-faces-62bn-bill-to-mitigate-climate-linked-hunger-drought-and-conflict



In your meetings with U.S. officials and climate stakeholders, highlighting Kenya’s potential in the global climate change space is key. The World Bank’s Climate Change Knowledge Portal provides valuable insights into how Kenya can infuse climate considerations into the management of its natural assets and mobilize investments in resilient infrastructure4.
World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal

World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal

The Climate Change Knowledge Portal (CCKP) provides global data on historical and future climate, vulnerabilities, and impacts.

https://climateknowledgeportal.worldbank.org/country/kenya



Your visit can be a turning point for Kenya, setting the stage for transformative climate action that aligns with the country’s aspirations for upper-middle-income status. By leveraging the research and data available, you can make a compelling case for the support Kenya needs to realize its climate goals and contribute to the global effort against climate change.

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