Draft report for the strategic environmental and social assessment for the petroleum sector in kenya iii p a g e 5. Mineral resources and the mining industry in kenya. President of the republic of kenya, uhuru kenyatta when launching the first phase of the second container terminal at kpa. Environmental governance united nations environment. They offer a dynamic work force that is innovative. Factors influencing corporate governance quality in kenya a. Kenya national environment management authority nema. Capital markets authority guidelines on corporate governance practices by public listed companies in kenya, 2002, gazette notice no.
These included proper governance structures, top management that understands the purpose of the organization and take the. Environmental governance is a concept in political ecology and environmental policy that advocates sustainability sustainable development as the supreme consideration for managing all human activitiespolitical, social and economic. The study used a descriptive research design as it entailed survey and fact finding inquiry and also had considerable capacity to generate answers to questions like what, who. Many countries in africa are in the early stages of developing their environmental governance structures. In kenya the successes of singapore, malaysia, new zealand, australia, south africa and the united kingdom will be used as benchmarks in kenya. Towards meaningful public participation in natural.
Environmental governance update october 2020 read report. Corporate governance theories have been evolving over time. In addition, verbal comments were received at informal consultations with a range of stakeholders during two regional workshops in nairobi, kenya, and nanning, china. Summit, kenya initiated the national environment action plan neap process. Draft report for the strategic environmental and social.
Moreover, based on case studies from kenya, nicaragua, niger. This article is aimed at current and future conservation managers and scientists who find themselves leading or participating in multistakeholder processes where outcomes are uncertain. Seek to better understand the vulnerability of kenyas urban centres to the impacts of climate change and climate risk reduction options. The project and this publication are supported by the german federal ministry of the environment, nature conservation and nuclear safety bmu as part of its international climate initiative. While the latter is around 10% it goes as high as 35% for youth, depending on the age group. Environmental governance an overview sciencedirect topics. Climate risks, vulnerability and governance in kenya. Historical note it is of interest as a footnote to the history of environmental regulation and governance in the philippines that he earliest legal material relevant to the present discussion. Pdf implications of new constitution on environmental. The workshop on environmental governance of the mining sector putting policies into practice was held in kwale, kenya on may 1517, 2018. Towards this endevour, the researcher conducted interviews and focus group discussions in two urban. Mainstreaming a human rights based approach to environmental protection of. A and other sectoral environmental laws such as forests, water and wildlife have penal sanctions that ensure, for the most part, compliance from the public. On behalf of the poverty and environment initiative kenya.
The environmental management and coordination act, 1999 amended 2015 which gives effects to article. Pdf devolved government and local governance in kenya. A driver of change in forest governance in kenya 10. Wise use and sustainable management of wetlands in kenya. Kenya youth agribusiness strategy 2017 2021 vii executive summary youth account for 35. In kenya youth unemployment is higher than the overall national unemployment rate. Most of the assistance provided to the county governments has been focused on technical support. This paper critically discusses the place of devolution in governance and management of natural resources in kenya, and how the same can be harnessed to improve the livelihoods of. Success requires consultation 7 partners the research was carried out in collaboration with the following partner organizations, all members of the turkana natural resources governance hub, a local civil society coalition that works for the sustainable utilization of environmental resources in turkana county. After independence, political elites continued to surround themselves.
From providing decisionmakers with access to sound science to enhancing global and regional cooperation, unep has a rich history of helping states meet the challenges of environmental governance. Kenya eventually gave rise to the national land policy, provisions on land and environmental management under the constitution of kenya and new land laws namely the land act 2012, land registration act 2012 and national land commission act. Actualising public participation in management, protection. The constitution of kenya, adopted in 2010, made way for a new governance system composed of a national government and 47 county governments. National environment management authority nema popo road, south c, off mombasa road. Integrated natural resources and environmental management. Center for justice governance and environmental action. Environmental governance is a rapidly growing field in applied human.
Analysis of environmental policy and institutional frameworks the main aim of this paper is to. Environmental governance has become linked to traditional corporate governance as an increasing number of shareholders are corporate environmental impacts. Usaid, manual on forming and registering community forest associations cfas. Mainstreaming a human rights based approach to environmental protection of marginalized and ignored. However, the challenge with this is that cases involving environmental issues are not taken to a special court that deals specifically with infringement of environmental. The main aim of this paper is to show that kenya has made progress in institutionalising environmental governance, particularly following the rio conference on environment and development. Good governance idlo international development law. Synchronising kenya s energy law with the framework environmental law. To capture this diverse range of elements, environmental. Doc the role of nema as an institution for environmental. Kenyas political commitment to climate change mitigation issues is evident the. How well do environmental regulations work in kenya. Best practices for communication within government a functional communication within government service is proof of effective backoffice services for the achievement of the overall e. The sectoral approach did not augur well in protecting and conserving the environment as certain aspects of.
The paper is premised on the view that democratisation and public participation in environmental governance are desirable elements that would enhance chances of realizing the kenyan dream of achieving a clean healthy environment and realizing meaningful sustainable development. It recommended the need for a national policy and law on the environment. Governance defines roles, responsibilities and accountability within an organization according to dunphy, griffiths and benn 20. Ileg is an independent, nonprofit public interest law and policy organization focused on promoting sustainable development. What we have had are sectoral laws tackling specific aspects of the environment. There have been no substantial developments in kenyan climate governance since the publication of. To the public disclosure authorized republic of kenya. By adelphi and the institute of law and environmental governance ileg. In kenya, the land problem is one of the main issues that citizens have reported and sought legal advice on. Environment and natural resource management resilient livelihoods through the sustainable use of natural assets. Kenya ports authority faces a myriad of corporate governance challenges, which needs to be addressed. As a case study, the researcher appraises the successes and challenges of the concept of participatory forest management pfm introduced by the forest act 2005.
Risk management strategies and corporate governance in. Jul 15, 2018 besides, while kenya s mining act 2016 prohibits use of mercury for gold mining, small scale miners are yet to find alternatives. Additional support and increased partnerships will be required for kenya to achieve its adaptation goals. Corporate governance is the set of processes, customs, policies, laws, and institutions affecting the way a corporation or company is managed. Epa is focused on strengthening environmental laws and regulations, building capacity for enforcement and compliance, and promoting public participation in environmental decision making. Governance in kenya a paper prepared for the east african communityled regional process in the framework of the ministerial declaration, yaounde, cameroon, october 16, 2003 on the africa forest law enforcement and governance afleg a study jointly prepared by the kenya forest service kfs of the ministry of environment and natural resources. Center for justice governance and environmental actioncjgea. Smartfish programme report sf20129 7 executive summary fisheries governance in kenya has historically being focused on the inland sector. Pdf kenyalike other global countries, is a signatory to international environmental agreements.
International environmental governance is the continuing process of interactive decisionmaking in international environmental matters. Environmental governance in the philippines merlin m. In kenya, public participation during eia process is a constitutional requirement 17, 18. We work with local communities, governments, the private sector and civil society organizations csos to ensure fair, balanced and equitable development policy choices to improve peoples lives and protect the environment. Revisiting the role of law in environmental governance in. Institute for law and environmental governance, unhabitat, oneworld sustaina. For a long time kenya did not have an integrated, an inbuilt and harmonious legal framework explicitly providing for environmental governance. Draft report for the strategic environmental and social assessment for the petroleum sector in kenya ii p a g e 2. Additional support and increased partnerships will be required for kenya. Integrated natural resources and environmental management for. It was evident that sustainability of ngos is influenced positively by a number of management factors and management capabilities. Negative impacts of climate change and weak environmental governance. The code was informed by the need to respond to the changing business environment coupled with the desire to align kenyan local standards to global best practice to promote institutional strengthening for listed companies. The kenyan president, uhuru kenyatta, is currently serving his second term in office.
Kenyas intended nationally determined contribution indc. Kenya is a regional and global leader in both decentralised governance and frameworks for climate change response. Towards meaningful public participation in natural resource. Kenya developed and promulgated a new constitution in 2010, the country still suffers. Implementing national environmental frameworks at the local level.
Republic of kenya for a program to strengthen governance for enabling service delivery and public investment in kenya august 16, 2017 governance global practice africa this document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Pdf understanding kenyas multilateral environmental. Pdf new ways of thinking about governance are challenging our basic understandings about. Consequently, strengthening environmental governance in the extractive sector is all the more critical. The emca of 1999 is expansive, but its most important contribution to the governance of environmental regulations is the creation of the national environmental management authority nema emca, 1999 part ii 7. Member states can honour financial contributions to the environment.
The role of nema as an institution for environmental governance in kenya caxton kaua t h e n a t i o n a l e n v i r o n m e n t a l m a n a g e m e n t a u t h o r i t y i s g o v e r n m e n t p a r a s t a t a l e s t t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n c a n s u e a n d b e s u e d. Group 1 on environmental governance member states can take certain measures to strengthen and reaffirm the role of unep as the leading global authority that sets the global environmental agenda within the united nations system. The distinctive context of transitions from conflict and its consequences for. One integral feature that has become accepted for modern corporations is the separation of management from owners. Regional and global risks and perils while it did not cause general alarm, the spread of smoke and haze from the recent indonesian forest fires drove home to the philippine public the interconnectivity of environmental conditions in the region. According to the undp study, 80% of the currently 2. It includes institutions and organizations as well as binding agreements, policy instruments and procedures that regulate environmental. Hence, corporate governance has become an important factor in managing organizations in the current global and complex environment. Institute for law and environmental governance, unhabitat, oneworld sustainable investments and sustainable energy africa. Implementing the framework law, east african educational publishers ltd, 2008, p. Meaning and scope environmental governance comprises the rules, practices, policies and institutions that shape how humans interact with the environment. To enhance devolution, counties in kenya have adopted corporate governance practices to ensure public funds are managed with accountability to spur development. Access to genetic resources and benefitsharing in kenya. Capital markets securities public offers, listing and disclosures regulations, 2002.
Define what international environmental governance is identify the main actors of ieg identify the elements of ieg international environmental governance is the continuing process of interactive decisionmaking in international environmental matters. Governance includes government, business and civil society, and emphasizes whole system management. Governance of the marine sector has and still is weak. Nema national environment management authority t metric tonnes vms vessel monitoring system wio west indian ocean wwf world wildlife fund for nature. Factors influencing corporate governance quality in kenya. The code replaced the guidelines on corporate governance practices by public listed companies in kenya, 2002. Transformations, changes, and continuities in conservation. The workshop was a joint initiative of the national environment management authority of kenya nema, the swedish environmental protection agency swedish epa, and the united nations development programme undp. The role of nema as an institution for environmental governance in kenya.
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