NAIROBI– Environment, Forestry and Climate Change Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held a bilateral meeting with a Singaporean delegation led by Ambassador Yatiman bin Yusof at the Ministry’s headquarters to strengthen climate cooperation.
The discussions focused on enhancing bilateral engagement in carbon markets under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Kenya has already signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore on carbon credit trading, witnessed by President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. This partnership aligns with Kenya’s broader efforts to establish bilateral carbon trade agreements.
“Kenya is committed to deepening its engagement in carbon markets, and our partnership with Singapore under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement is a key step in that direction,” CS Duale stated.
The meeting also reviewed Kenya’s planned visit to Singapore in March 2025, which aims to advance technical negotiations and explore further areas of collaboration.
“Our visit to Singapore in March 2025 will be instrumental in advancing technical negotiations and unlocking new opportunities for climate finance,” CS Duale added.
Held a bilateral meeting with a Singaporean delegation led by H.E. Amb. Yatiman bin Yusof at the Ministry's headquarters to strengthen climate cooperation.
Kenya has signed an MOU with Singapore on carbon credit trading under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement, witnessed by H.E.… pic.twitter.com/Ojr8phv3qe
— Hon. Aden Duale, EGH (@HonAdenDuale) February 20, 2025
The Ministry is prioritizing carbon markets as a key climate finance stream and has undertaken policy reforms, including a review of the Climate Change Act and the passage of new regulatory frameworks to enhance transparency and efficiency.
“Developing a robust carbon market is central to our climate action strategy. We are streamlining policies to ensure transparency and efficiency in the sector,” the CS emphasized.
He further noted the government’s commitment to ensuring carbon trading benefits communities, investors, and the country’s broader climate goals. “Kenya is positioning itself as a leader in carbon trading, ensuring that our people, communities, and investors benefit from climate finance while contributing to global emission reduction goals,” he remarked.
CS Duale was joined in the meeting by Environment and Climate Change PS Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno and Dr. Nyatichi Omambia of NEMA.
