Kenya has become the first African country and only the second globally to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage. The support, valued at approximately Sh90 million ($700,000), will fund a nationwide assessment of climate-related loss and damage experienced over the past decade. The initiative is expected to strengthen Kenya’s climate resilience planning, improve evidence-based policymaking, and support future climate finance mobilization while reinforcing the country’s leadership in global climate action.
Key Overview
- Kenya secures approximately Sh90 million ($700,000) in climate support
- First African country to receive Santiago Network assistance
- Funding will support a nationwide climate loss and damage assessment
- Initiative announced during the UNFCCC SB64 climate talks in Bonn
- Findings will guide climate policy, planning, and resource mobilization
- Support strengthens Kenya’s climate resilience and adaptation efforts
- Assessment will help unlock future climate finance opportunities
Kenya Secures Sh90M Climate Fund in Africa-First Deal
Kenya has achieved a major breakthrough in international climate action after becoming the first African country and only the second nation worldwide to receive technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage.
The support package, valued at approximately $700,000 (about Sh90 million), will enable Kenya to conduct a comprehensive assessment of climate-related loss and damage experienced across the country over the past decade. The initiative is expected to generate critical evidence for climate policymaking, resilience planning, and future climate finance mobilization.
The milestone was announced during the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) Climate Meeting in Bonn, Germany, where Kenya’s climate delegation secured the support.
Support for Climate Loss and Damage Assessment
According to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the funding will facilitate a nationwide assessment aimed at documenting the impacts of climate change across Kenya.
The study will examine economic, environmental, and social losses resulting from climate-related events, providing a clearer understanding of how climate change has affected communities, infrastructure, livelihoods, and ecosystems.
Officials say the findings will help strengthen policy decisions, improve adaptation planning, and support resource mobilization efforts aimed at addressing climate vulnerabilities.
The support was formally communicated to Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change Dr. Festus Ng’eno by Santiago Network representative Elizabeth Carabine during the climate negotiations in Bonn.
Understanding the Santiago Network
The Santiago Network was established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2019 to provide technical assistance to developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to climate change.
The network connects countries with experts, institutions, and technical organizations capable of helping them assess and respond to climate-related loss and damage.
Its role has become increasingly important following the establishment of the Loss and Damage Fund at COP28 in Dubai in 2023. The network supports countries by providing technical expertise and assessments that can strengthen future financing requests and climate adaptation programs.
For Kenya, the support represents more than financial assistance. It provides access to expertise and data that can help improve long-term climate planning and resilience-building efforts.
Kenya Strengthens Its Climate Leadership
The latest achievement reinforces Kenya’s growing influence in global climate diplomacy and highlights its leadership role in advancing climate action across Africa.
The support aligns with Kenya’s broader efforts to advocate for increased climate finance, stronger adaptation measures, and practical solutions for addressing climate-related loss and damage.
President William Ruto has consistently promoted an African-led climate agenda focused on green industrialization, climate finance, and mechanisms that support vulnerable countries facing the impacts of climate change.
Securing assistance from the Santiago Network further strengthens Kenya’s position as a leading voice in international climate discussions.
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Responding to Growing Climate Risks
Kenya has faced increasingly severe climate shocks in recent years, including prolonged droughts and devastating floods.
Extended drought periods have left millions facing food insecurity and water shortages, while floods have displaced families, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted economic activities across several regions.
These events have highlighted the urgent need for stronger climate resilience measures and improved understanding of climate-related impacts.
The nationwide assessment supported by the Santiago Network is expected to help Kenya quantify these losses more accurately and build a stronger case for future climate financing and adaptation interventions.
Building on Existing Climate Commitments
The support comes as Kenya continues implementing ambitious climate mitigation and adaptation programs.
In April 2025, the country submitted its updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2035. This target is equivalent to avoiding approximately 75.25 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions.
Kenya is also advancing the 15 Billion Trees Programme, a decade-long initiative aimed at restoring degraded landscapes and increasing forest cover across the country.
The government has additionally committed to transitioning toward clean energy by 2030 and implementing low-carbon development strategies through the National Climate Change Action Plan III.
In February 2026, Kenya launched the National Buildings and Construction Decarbonisation Roadmap 2026–2040, targeting a 67 percent reduction in emissions from the building sector by 2040.
Outlook
Kenya’s successful acquisition of Sh90 million in support from the Santiago Network marks an important milestone in the country’s climate journey. By becoming the first African nation to receive this technical assistance, Kenya has strengthened its position as a leader in climate action and resilience planning.
The nationwide assessment will provide valuable evidence on climate-related loss and damage, helping policymakers improve adaptation strategies, strengthen resilience, and unlock additional climate finance to support vulnerable communities facing the growing impacts of climate change.
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