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KEPSA PARTICIPATES IN THE UNEP 50TH ANNIVERSARY
- Published On: 2022-03-04
KEPSA CEO Ms. Carole Kariuki and the Chair of KEPSA Environment, Water and Natural Resources Sector Board Ms Emily Waita, participate in the special session to commemorate the 50th anniversary since the establishment of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) that took place on 3rd – 4th March 2022, under the theme; Strengthening UNEP for the implementation of the environmental dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
For 50 years, UNEP has coordinated a worldwide effort to confront the planet’s biggest environmental challenges. UNEP’s convening power and rigorous scientific research has provided a platform for countries to engage, act boldly and advance the global environmental agenda.
The celebrations provided an opportunity to reinvigorate international cooperation and spur collective action to address the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste.
During the celebrations, H.E President Uhuru Kenyatta announced that starting June 2022, the government will administer the Mazingira Awards to recognize individuals and organizations that champion environmental sustainability and peace to be announced during Madaraka Day celebrations. The winner would be awarded 20,000 USD.
The event saw the launch of Kenya’s National REDD+ Strategy, Sustainable Waste Management Policy and National Marine Litter Action Plan.