ARTICLE · 12 MARCH 2024

Carbon Markets Series | The Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023

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On 1 September 2023, the Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023 (the Amendment Act) was signed into law by the President of Kenya.

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Dominic Rebelo

On 1 September 2023, the Climate Change (Amendment) Act, 2023 (the Amendment Act) was signed into law by the President of Kenya. In the following week, Kenya hosted the Inaugural Africa Climate Summit 2023, underscoring the country's steadfast commitment to combat climate change.

ALN Kenya participated in the public participation process leading up to the enactment of the Amendment Act by submitting comments to the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, with respect to the draft legislation in May 2023. ALN Kenya takes a proactive approach to regulatory compliance. Our team stays up to date on the latest regulatory developments and trends, and we work closely with our clients to identify potential risks and opportunities before they become problems.

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