Environment and Climate Action
Protecting Kenya's natural heritage while building climate resilience for sustainable development
Environmental Leadership
Kenya faces unprecedented environmental challenges from climate change, deforestation, and pollution. ODM is committed to environmental stewardship that balances conservation with sustainable economic development.
Our comprehensive approach addresses climate mitigation, adaptation, and environmental justice, ensuring that all Kenyans have access to clean air, water, and a healthy environment for current and future generations.
Current forest cover - working towards 30%
Of electricity from renewable sources
Trees planted in ODM-led initiatives
Communities engaged in conservation programs
Environmental Priorities
Comprehensive policies addressing climate change, conservation, and sustainable development across Kenya
Forest Conservation
Achieving 30% forest cover through reforestation, afforestation, and community-based forest management programs.
Water Resource Management
Protecting water catchment areas, improving water access, and implementing sustainable water management systems.
Renewable Energy
Transitioning to clean energy sources including solar, wind, and geothermal to reduce carbon emissions.
Waste Management
Implementing circular economy principles with comprehensive recycling and waste reduction programs.
Climate Adaptation
Building resilience to climate change through early warning systems and climate-smart agriculture.
Green Economy
Promoting sustainable industries, eco-tourism, and green jobs that protect environmental integrity.
Climate Targets
Ambitious but achievable goals to position Kenya as a leader in climate action and environmental conservation
Net Zero Emissions
Carbon neutrality through renewable energy transition and forest restoration
30% Forest Cover
National target for forest and tree cover to combat climate change
100% Clean Energy
Complete transition to renewable energy sources for electricity generation
Green Recovery & Sustainable Future
Kenya's post-pandemic recovery presents an opportunity to build back better with green infrastructure, sustainable industries, and climate-resilient communities that protect both people and planet.
Our green recovery plan prioritizes environmental restoration, renewable energy deployment, and the creation of green jobs that will drive Kenya's transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy.
Forest Restoration
Massive reforestation program creating jobs while restoring Kenya's forest ecosystems
Clean Energy Jobs
Renewable energy sector expansion creating thousands of sustainable employment opportunities
Climate Resilience
Building infrastructure and systems that can withstand climate change impacts
Environmental Justice
Ensuring that environmental protection benefits all communities, especially those most affected by climate change
Community-Led Conservation
Empowering local communities to be stewards of their natural resources through community conservancies, participatory forest management, and benefit-sharing mechanisms.
- Community forest associations
- Wildlife conservancies
- Traditional ecological knowledge integration
- Benefit-sharing from conservation
Pollution Prevention
Protecting vulnerable communities from environmental pollution through stricter regulations, cleanup programs, and investment in clean technologies.
- Air quality monitoring and improvement
- Water pollution control
- Industrial emission standards
- Waste management systems