Most Kenyan counties meet the basic eligibility requirements for climate finance but lack the documentation and project structuring needed to access funds. This gap represents a $2 billion opportunity waiting to be claimed.
Article Summary:
- This comprehensive guide walks County Governments of Kenya through the climate finance landscape, from understanding major funding sources (Green Climate Fund, Adaptation Fund, bilateral donors) to structuring bankable projects.
- The article breaks down eligibility requirements, explains the difference between adaptation and mitigation finance, and provides case studies of counties that have successfully secured funding.
- It includes a step-by-step roadmap for counties to prepare climate action plans, establish climate desks, and build partnerships with accredited implementing entities.
- Special focus on how agroforestry projects, renewable energy installations, and water management systems qualify for multiple funding streams.
Target Audience:
County governors, finance officers, climate desk coordinators, and development partners
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