Kenya will need approximately Sh2.2 trillion to fund its climate change adaptation initiatives between 2031 and 2035, according to its latest Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change on April 30.
This funding will support measures to reduce emissions, strengthen resilience, and minimize loss and damage from climate-related impacts. The country has raised its emissions reduction target from 30% to 32% by 2030 compared to a business-as-usual scenario. The total implementation cost of Kenya’s updated climate plan for 2020–2030 stands at Sh8 trillion.
Kenya intends to finance 19% of its adaptation goals using domestic resources, with the rest dependent on international support. About 28% of total financing is expected from climate-friendly investment projects. Kenya also aims to achieve 20% of emission cuts domestically, with the remaining 80% dependent on foreign aid, investment, and technology transfer.
The country is prioritising renewable energy, which already contributes about 90% of national electricity, with geothermal leading at 45%. Kenya plans to transition to 100% renewable energy by 2035.
Further actions include energy sector reforms, clean cooking initiatives, green transport systems (like electric vehicles and mass rapid transit), and climate-resilient agriculture through drought risk management and early warning systems.
Kenya emphasized that climate change continues to threaten its economy, costing the nation 3–5% of GDP annually through extreme weather, and that bold climate action is key to achieving long-term sustainable growth.
