The Japanese government has extended a new KSh310 million funding to support forest restoration in Kenya, giving a major boost to the country’s efforts to increase forest cover.
Through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the money will be used in Elgeyo Marakwet, Kakamega and Kajiado ecosystems.
The project includes tree seeds and seedlings for nurseries, conservation-focused technologies, and purchase of seedlings where these communities will get macadamia, avocado, etc.
The economic survey of 2022 shows that Kenya’s forest cover stands at 8.8% against the target of 10%.
“Kenya requires in the next ten years KSh6.2 trillion to mitigate and to adapt to climate change. On mitigation alone we require KSh2 trillion and on adaptation KSh4.4 trillion.” Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Chris Kiptoo.
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