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Kenya is seeking the expertise of Swedish scientists to help prepare adequate focal points for the upcoming Africa Climate Summit, reports Nation.
The Kenyan Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry met the global leadership of SEI – led by Executive Director Måns Nilsson – to explore opportunities for expanded collaboration with the Ministry in circular economy, green growth, and support for the September 4th6th African Climate Summit in Nairobi.
It was a pleasure to receive Kenya’s Environment Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya and her delegation at SEI Headquarters in Stockholm.
SEI Executive Director Måns Nilsson on Twitter.
Head of Division Timothy Suljada; Head of Strategic Policy Engagement Robert Watt; Executive Director Måns Nilsson and Communications Officer Ng’endo Machua-Muniu. Photo: Kenyan Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry / Twitter.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Hon. Soipan Tuya, who is visiting Swedish capital Stockholm has asked SEI to offer Kenya the technical support needed for co-hosting the inaugural African Climate Summit that will be held in Nairobi later this year, the result of a decision by the African Union to follow-up on the discussions around climate change.
Tuya thinks Swedish experts such as those at SEI can help guide on how the government can draft an adequate programme on the Summit, as well as focus on areas that have been overlooked.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya (right) interacts with SEI’s Head of Strategic Policy Engagement Robert Watt (left). Photo: Kenyan Ministry of Environment, Climate Change & Forestry / Twitter.
“The running theme of this upcoming summit is going to explore a more ecologically responsible industrialisation, one that promotes multi-sectoral climate resilience in agriculture, food systems, water resources amongst others,” Hon. Tuya said during the meeting with SEI’s global leadership team.
I recognise and appreciate the work that SEI does across the world, especially your research and policy engagement in Kenya, which includes support to my ministry on strategic planning and on air quality management, and work on building resilience in the arid and semi-Arid counties through the IMARA project funded by SIDA Kenya.
Soipan Tuya, Cabinet Secretary for Environment and Forestry
SEI’s previous work has included a study of ecosystems restoration, circular economy, and acceleration, which are also focal areas for Kenya’s climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts.
Project / The project studies the challenge of reaching fossil-fuel-free freight transport in the Swedish forest sector.
Initiative / This initiative investigates how rapidly growing cities affect residents' wellbeing and how this interacts with the overall health of city systems.
Press release / A new assessment is being developed to illustrate how Africa can achieve key development goals, provide clean air for its people, and reduce climate change.
Press release / An Integrated Assessment of Air Pollution and Climate Change for Sustainable Development in Africa released today at COP27.
Press release / The ministerial statement is signed by ministers from Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom.
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