Kenya launched the “Compendium of Environment Statistics Report,” its first data tool aimed at shaping environmental policy. Developed by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics and COMESA, the tool consolidates vital data on environmental conditions, waste management, and disaster impacts, facilitating informed climate action and governance transparency. It addresses Kenya’s vulnerability to climate-related disasters, aiming to protect development gains.
Kenya has launched its first data tool, the “Compendium of Environment Statistics Report,” to enhance its environmental policy guidelines. This initiative, developed by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics in collaboration with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), compiles crucial environmental data across the country’s 47 counties.
This tool consolidates significant information on environmental conditions, resources, waste management, and the impact of natural disasters. It aims to enable businesses, researchers, and civil society to formulate effective climate action plans, implement scientifically-based policies, and monitor progress towards environmental commitments, thereby improving governance transparency.
Kenya faces substantial environmental challenges, with over 70% of disasters due to extreme climate events like floods and droughts. Approximately three to four million Kenyans are affected by these disasters each year, posing threats to national development. The data tool will provide insights into trends needing urgent attention.
According to KNBS Director-General Macdonald Obudho, the tool will significantly influence policy formulation, addressing environmental degradation, urbanization, and climate change discussions. This will ensure that Kenya can fulfill its national and international commitments, including the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
Experts emphasize the urgency of addressing environmental concerns, emphasizing that without timely action, the climate crisis will exacerbate. Utilizing precise data will enable informed policies and collective actions to protect the livelihoods of vulnerable communities and conserve natural resources effectively.
The launch of Kenya’s “Compendium of Environment Statistics Report” marks a transformative step towards enhancing environmental policy. By consolidating vital data on environmental challenges, this tool aims to guide effective responses to climate change and natural disasters, thereby safeguarding national development and improving governance. Stakeholders are encouraged to utilize this resource to foster action that protects vulnerable communities and natural resources.
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