The registry is grounded in provisions of the Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023, and Carbon Market Regulations, 2024. It will integrate with Kenya\u2019s broader national carbon accounting framework, including the upcoming National Carbon Registry, and provide a mechanism to prevent duplicate counting of emissions reductions\u2014an issue that has undermined credibility in several voluntary carbon markets.<\/p>\n This launch places Kenya among a small group of nations globally that have implemented a fully operational REDD+ emissions tracking system. The United Kingdom, through UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions)<\/a>, will temporarily host the registry for two years as Kenya scales local capacity to manage it independently.<\/p>\n Read also:\u00a0Africa set to host landmark Carbon Markets Summit as it eyes climate finance breakthrough<\/a><\/p>\n Alongside the registry, the Ministry also introduced Nesting Guidelines, a set of policy instruments that allow smaller REDD+ projects\u2014run by local communities, NGOs, or private landowners to be integrated into the national accounting system. This alignment is essential for Kenya to benefit from carbon markets governed by Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which allows for international trading of verified emission reductions between countries.<\/p>\n British High Commissioner Neil Wigan, who also spoke at the event, emphasized that the registry reflects deeper cooperation between the UK and Kenya on climate strategy.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a direct outcome of the Kenya-UK Strategic Partnership, where climate and nature have been identified as shared priorities,\u201d<\/em> Wigan said. \u201cIt demonstrates how local and international frameworks can work together to advance environmental accountability.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n British High Commissioner H.E. Neil Wigan speaking during the launch of the Africa\u2019s First REDD+ Registry in Kenya, Image source: Kenya’s Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry X page<\/p><\/div>\n The registry also responds to long-standing demands from civil society and Indigenous Peoples\u2019 groups for greater visibility, traceability, and fair benefit-sharing from carbon projects. By codifying participation rules and data governance, the registry aims to reduce disputes over carbon rights and ensure that forest communities receive a share of the proceeds from emissions reductions attributed to their lands.<\/p>\n Kenya\u2019s forest sector accounts for a substantial portion of its emissions profile and plays a vital role in water security, biodiversity protection, and rural livelihoods. The country is simultaneously advancing the 15 Billion Tree Growing Programme, a national afforestation drive intended to restore degraded landscapes and expand forest cover.<\/p>\n With the new REDD+ registry in place, Kenya signals its intent to bring more order to a historically fragmented sector\u2014where overlapping projects, opaque methodologies, and inconsistent data tracking have limited the credibility of forest carbon efforts.<\/p>\n As international investors increasingly require verifiable emissions data tied to local benefits, Kenya\u2019s new infrastructure could offer a replicable model for other African nations aiming to participate in global carbon markets with stronger oversight.<\/p>\n Access the registry here.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rayscohosting.best\/ASM\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Fundraising-for-Non-profit-Banner-1336-x-333-px-Ad.jpg\")
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