United United Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD)

Objective:
To conserve biological diversity,promote sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources

Date accepted:
5th June 1992

Date kenya signed:
11th June 1992

Date Kenya ratified:
26th July 1994

Date entered into force:
29th December 1993

Government obligation:
To conserve biological diversity, promote sustainable use of its components and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.

Focal Points:
Primary NFP: Principal Secretary Ministry of Environment and Foresty- Primary CBD National Focal Point.
Secondary NFP;Mr…………………….Ministry of Environment and Foresty, Secondary CBD National Focal point
SBSTTA NFP; Dr. Lucy Ng’ang’a, Ag. Director Multilateral Environmental Agreements- Ministry of Environment and Forestry, SBSTTA National Focal Point.

CHM NFP:
Mamo B Mamo
Director General
National Environment Management Aauthority (NEMA)
CHM National Focal Point

Protected Areas NFP:
Mr. Solomon Kyalo
Biodiversity Research and Monitoring Division- Kenya Wildlife Service
Protected Areas National Focal Point

GTI NFP
Dr. Beatrice Nangami
Senior Research Scientist / Botanist in Charge
National Museums of Kenya

Projects/Initiatives;
Review and update of National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAP). NBSAPs