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Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Kenya

This presentation provides an overview of the policy and legal frameworks governing biodiversity conservation in Kenya. It includes discussions on the importance of biodiversity, global conservation initiatives, Kenya's biodiversity status, threats to biodiversity, and the current policies and laws in place. The presentation also highlights the need for public participation, integration of data and information, and the use of science and technology in conservation efforts.

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Policy Frameworks for Sustainable Biodiversity Conservation in Kenya

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  1. THE POLICY AND LEGAL FRAMEWORKS FOR SUSTAINABLE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION IN KENYABYHON.DR. WILBER OTTICHILO, CBS, MPMEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, EMUHAYA CONSTITUENCYE-MAIL: WOTTICHILO@GMAIL.COM

  2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION (SLIDE 1) • What is Biodiversity? • What is the Importance of Biodiversity (Provisioning Services, Ecosystem Services)World-Wide Biodiversity Status (Terrestrial and Aquatic Life, Oceans, Forests, Land, Atmosphere) • Biodiversity Status in Kenya (Terrestrial and Aquatic life, Oceans, Land, Atmosphere) • Threats to Biodiversity- Nationally and Globally

  3. GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION INITIATIVES (SLIDE 2) • Establishment of UNEP in 1982 • Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) • International Union of Conservation of NatureWorld Wildlife Fund (WWF) • UN Convention on Desertification • Millennium Development Goals- Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

  4. KENYA’S BIODIVERSITY POLICIES AND LAWS PRIOR ENACTION OF 2010 CONSTITUTION (SLIDE 3) • Sectoral Focused and did not Embrace Concept of Integrated Resource Management • Formulated and Implemented solely by Government Agencies • Public/Community Participation in Policy/Laws Formulation not Entertained • Biodiversity Planning and Decision Making not based on Data and Information

  5. THE CURRENT BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION POLICIES AND LAWS (SLIDE 4) • Article 10 of the Constitution on Sustainable Development and Public participation • Articles 69,70,71 and 72 on Environmental Obligations, Rights and Agreements • Draft Policies on Environment, Water, Wildlife, Forests, Climate Change, Wetlands, National Oceans and Fishery, NSDI • National Land Policy

  6. CONT’ OF SLIDE 4 • Environmental Management and Coordination Act (1999), Wildlife Act (2013), • The physical Planning Act of 1996 • The Land Act (2012) • The County Governments Act (2012) • Water Bill (2015), Forest Bill (2015), Climate Change Bill, Fisheries Bill, EMCA Bill (2015)

  7. PENDING POLICIES AND LEGISLATION (SLIDE 5) • Waste management • Land use • Space Science and Technology • Climate and Weather • Pollution management

  8. MAIN THRUST OF THE CURRENT POLICIES AND LEGISLATION (SLIDE 6) • Ecosystem Approach towards Biodiversity Conservation • Integrated Natural Resources Planning and Decision Making • Public/Community participation in Biodiversity Conservation • Use of Science and Technology (Remote Sensing, GIS, GPS, ICT) in Biodiversity Conservation • Capacity Building in Biodiversity Conservation from Kindergarten to University • Public Education and Awareness in the Importance of Biodiversity Conservation

  9. THANKS.

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