U.S. Climate Finance: Kenya in Bloomington, MN

Kenya is a partner country in the United States' Enhancing Capacity for Low Emission Development Strategies (EC-LEDS) program, a whole-of-government program that supports partner countries' efforts to pursue low-emission, climate-resilient economic development. In partnership with the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $3.3 million to support Kenya's efforts to develop and implement a low emission development strategy. Specific activities will include strengthening the capacity of the Government of Kenya to create sustainable greenhouse gas inventory systems and to monitor changes in emissions against credible baselines. These activities will set Kenya on a path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions as compared to a business as usual scenario, enhance carbon sequestration, and promote sustainable economic growth.