Integrating Agriculture in National Adaptation Plans (NAP–Ag): Kenya

This country case study on Kenya is one in a series that describes the steps taken to formulate and implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), with a particular emphasis on adaptation in agriculture (incl. forestry, livestock and fisheries). The need to adapt to changing climatic conditions is urgent in countries such as Kenya. Over 80 per cent of the population, and especially those living in rural areas, derive their livelihoods mainly from agricultural activities that are susceptible to climate change.

The agricultural sector also contributes 26 per cent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and is therefore critical for the economic prosperity of the country. Kenya has an advanced suite of national adaptation policies, strategies, laws and plans in place. The Kenyan National Adaptation Plan 2015–2030 (NAP) was finalized in 2015, and was one of the first NAPs to be launched in Africa and globally by a developing nation. The NAP supports the 2010 Constitution of Kenya and the Kenyan Vision 2030 for a sustainable future and important role for agriculture in national development.

This series aims to provide national policymakers with valuable information from colleagues and counterparts in Asia, Africa and Latin America who are on the same NAP journey to address the multiple challenges posed by climate change.