Commission Hosts Multi-Stakeholder Engagement on Gender and Climate Action

On September 30, 2024, the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), in partnership with the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, and supported by GEM Africa, hosted a multi-stakeholder engagement aimed at advancing equality and inclusion in climate action.

The event focused on developing actionable strategies to ensure that vulnerable groups—such as women, children, youth, persons with disabilities, and marginalized communities—are at the center of climate investments. Participants also evaluated barriers to integrating gender equality into climate policies and proposed solutions to enhance gender responsiveness.

The forum sought to gather critical insights to inform Kenya's report for COP 29, building on the country’s commitment to the Paris Agreement. The engagement is a key step in developing Kenya’s National Gender and Climate Change Action Plan for 2024-2028, which aims to ensure that all voices are heard in shaping sustainable, inclusive climate strategies.

The Commission emphasized the importance of public input, urging citizens to share their thoughts on making climate solutions truly equitable and beneficial for all.

NGEC Ag. Chairperson Thomas Koyier, EBS, Commissioner Caroline Lentupuru, MBS, HSC, and Commission Secretary/CEO Dr. Purity Ngina pose for a group photo with stakeholders during the Multi-Stakeholder Engagement on Gender and Climate Action held in Nairobi on September 30, 2024