On 31 January 2011, the Embassy of Denmark in Nairobi brought together ministers, national and international business leaders, policy-makers and representatives from international financial institutions at a high-level conference to discuss how the private sector in Kenya can lead on Green Growth. The conclusions from the conference can be found in this report and aim at contributing to establish the necessary regulatory and financial framework and set priorities for green investments in Kenya.
Kenya has one of the most dynamic economies in Africa, yet it is facing a number of pressing economic, environmental and social challenges.
This report, led by the International Finance Corporation and the UNEP Inquiry into the Design of a Sustainable Financial System, aims to promote inclusive green investment in Kenya.
A recent green economy assessment report (UNEP, 2014) on Kenya reveals that the transition to a green economy can deliver important benefits, such as long-term economic growth, a cleaner environment a