There is a growing consensus emphasising that governance aspects have a strong effect on environmental actions and outcomes. Septemba, 20 pelum kenya popular version of the national environment policy 2012 with reference to the environmental management and coordination actemca 1999. Environment and globalization five propositions adil najam, david runnalls and mark halle this work is a product of the environment and governance project of the international institute for sustainable development. Holdingcorporationsaccountable fordamagingtheclimate. Principle of prevention protection of the environment is best achieved by preventing.
Enhancing environmental governance for peace building in. These are not only increasing human vulnerability and health insecurity but also draining the. The main aim of this paper is to show that kenya has made progress in institutionalising environmental governance, particularly following the rio conference on environment and development. Mosop movement for the survival of the ogoni people. Government of kenya dec district environmental committee, government of kenya. In the outcome document the future we want, the international community reaffirmed the need to strengthen international environmental governance within the context of the institutional framework for sustainable development, in order to promote a balanced integration of the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable.
Effective environmental governance at all levels is critical for finding solutions to these challenges. As such, periodic assessment of the state of the countrys environment is an important step in the path to sustainable development. An analysis and evaluation of the unhcrs policies in 19922002. Promoting open and accountable oil governance for peace and sustainable development in east africa.
This paper presents the findings of the study which include marked stakeholder departicipation and missing governance plan and thereafter suggest their deliberate reversal through strategic decisionmaking, governance and sustainable use of water in rural kenya. This document compiles as the contents of the lessons presented in the course, including some additional information. Implementation matrix for environmental management programme 7 table 2. Good environmental governance takes into account the role of all actors that impact the environment. The international framework is not intended to replace national and sectoral governance. Fao corporate environmental responsibility strategy 20172020. Learn more about environmental rights and governance. The global environmental alert service continuously scans the scientific literature, analyses results of earth observations and other data sources to produce alerts on policy relevant environmental hotspots, environmental science, and near realtime environmental hazards. United nations environment programme european commission. Kenya institutional support for good governance kisgg.
Institute for law and environmental governance ileg kenya. Environmental governance is a concept in political ecology and environmental policy that advocates sustainability sustainable development as the supreme consideration for managing all human activities political, social and economic. Published on june 3, 2016 june 3, 2016 18 likes 4 comments report this post. As a case study, the researcher appraises the successes and challenges of the concept of participatory forest management pfm introduced by the forest act 2005. The international framework is not intended to replace national and sectoral governance codes. This research was conducted independently by iisd with financial support from the ministry of foreign affairs, government of. Undp kenya country programme document cpd 2018 to 2022 summarised version. Kenya eventually gave rise to the national land policy, provisions on land and environmental management under the constitution of kenya and new land laws namely the land act 2012, land registration act 2012 and national land commission act. In the case of fisheries, individual transferable quotas itqs are imagined to be secure property rights that confer economic. Principles of international environmental law relevant to environmental governance in kenya found in international laws, constitution, emca and the regulations thereunder. The conservation community has increasingly embraced privatization as a means to promote environmental goals. Kenya and many other african nations have passed legislation making such assessments mandatory, especially for large and what may.
Environmental impact assessments eias have served as recognized project planning tools for more than forty years. This paper discusses the principles of good governance and briefly describes a few cases where good governance has been put in place to enable good environmental decision making and to support the ensuing regulations. Social consequences regional inequalities, political conflict. Securing environmental justice and participatory governance in kenyas oil and extractive sector. Strengthening public participation in environmental. This socalled neoliberal conservation situates property rights and free market exchange at the heart of environmental governance igoe and brockington, 2007. Building connections for africa and middle east 7th10th january, 20, rabat morocco. The discussion is based on the hypothesis that there exists a link between the state of environmental governance and the peace building in any country. The role of governance for improved environmental outcomes.
Enhancing environmental governance for peace building in kenya. Kamerimbote, towards greater access to justice in environmental disputes in kenya. Kenya adopted a framework environmental law in 1999 being the, environmental management and coordination act, which has been hailed as a major landmark in environmental law making in kenya. Deepening democracy by promoting participatory governance of natural resources in kenya. Summit, kenya initiated the national environment action plan neap process. Enhancing environmental governance for peace building in kenya 2 kariuki muigua, may, 2019 under colonial and foreign occupation, which continue to adversely affect their economic and social development as well as their environment. Environmental governance in kenya elaw partners at the institute of law and environmental governance in nairobi have collaborated on the publication of a new book. Kenyas development is largely dependent on her natural resources wealth. Historical note it is of interest as a footnote to the history of environmental regulation and governance in the philippines that he earliest legal material relevant to the present discussion.
Accordingly, as the proactive management of environmental aspects converges with enterprise risk management, corporate governance, and sound operational and financial practices and performance, international standards are becoming. Amy mehta commentary on the national environmental tribunal procedure established in kenya, may 18, 2011 4 question of locus standing. Environmental security has taken on new meaning in the twentyfirst century as sustainability and natural resource protection have become essential elements of national security and foreign policy. The role of ngos and civil society in global environmental governance barbara gemmill and abimbola bamideleizu summary this chapter identifies five major roles that civil society might play in global environmental governance. You can use it as a reference document or a a learning resource. The national environmental management authority is government parastatal established to exercise general supervision over all matters relating to environment. Doc the role of nema as an institution for environmental. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. In kenya, the land problem is one of the main issues that citizens have reported and sought legal advice on. The concept of efficiency in the context of good governance also covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the environment. Environmental governance in the philippines merlin m.
Governments enhancing capacity for low emissions development strategies ecleds. Ileg kenya institute for law and environmental governance. The doing and undoing of public participation during. It brings together in a seamless collaboration, thirteen distinguished scholars, advocates and practitioners to discuss kenya s efforts to harmonize its current environmental. Environmental problems pollution from pipeline leaks, blowouts, refinery effluents. Implementing the framework law, edited by charles okidi, patricia kamerimbote and migai akech, is the authoritative text on the emca. Meeting kenyas environmental challenges ii figures and tables figure 1. The role of ngos and civil society in global environmental. Securing environmental justice and participatory governance in kenya s oil and extractive sector. We are working with the government of kenya to implement the national climate change action plan. The aim of good governance in the public sector international framework is to encourage better service delivery and improved accountability by establishing a benchmark for good governance in the public sector. Mineral resources and the mining industry in kenya.
Synchronising kenya s energy law with the framework environmental law. Good governance in the public sector consultation draft for. Governance is one of the most important factors for ensuring effective environmental management and conservation actions. National environment management authority nema kenya presented by. Ceenrg is also located in the department of land economy, with a core mission to conduct integrative research on the governance of environmental transitions, understood as social and technological processes driven by environmental constraints that lead. This 3hour selfpaced course has been developed under the informea project. From governments to ngos, the private sector and civil. Environmental governance an overview sciencedirect topics. The distinctive context of transitions from conflict and its consequences for. Access to genetic resources and benefitsharing in kenya. The concept of environmental security the solutions journal. Chair, the board of trustees, institute for law and environmental governance, kenya a not for profit organisation with programs in research, advocacy and capacity building in the area of sustainable development and sound management of natural resources.
Governance includes government, business and civil society, and emphasizes whole system management. Actualising public participation in management, protection. Environmental principles and governance in wales post. Emerging environmental issues 20 unep grid sioux falls. The next section,which is the bulk of the paper, begins exploring these linkages through the lens. The emca of 1999 is expansive, but its most important contribution to the governance of environmental regulations is the creation of the national environmental management authority nema emca, 1999 part ii 7.
Environmental governance, compliance and enforcement. Pillar iii aims to strengthen environmental governance and the sustainable use and management of natural resources. Climate risks, vulnerability and governance in kenya. Wise use and sustainable management of wetlands in kenya. Polluter pays principle polluters to bear full environmental and social costs. Government institutions, public expenditure and the role of. Kenyas new constitution and environmental management 79 6 id. This working paper is part of a set of papers in the environmental governance in africa series, and a product of wris accountability, decentralization and the environment policy research initiative see about the series at the end of this publication.
Climate change and water resource governance challenges in. The current system reflects the strengths and dysfunctions of global politics, and shows the difficulty of inspiring effective cooperation among the fractious community of nationseven on environmental matters that all agree require common action. The authority is the principle instrument of the government in the implementation of all. Good environmental governance takes into account the role. The introduction to environmental governance course covers the basic principles and concepts of international environmental governance, explaining how international environmental agreements and policies are made, and by whom. Relevant to environmental governance in kenya precautionary principle calls for precaution in environmental decisionmaking where there is scientific uncertainty. Achieving good governance, including devolution, transparent systems, and public accountability, is a long and challenging process.
Analysis of environmental policy and institutional frameworks the main aim of this paper is to show that kenya has made progress in. It is a forum for resolving conflicts over the use of natural. Transitioning to a low emissions economy is a key component of kenyas vision 2030. Hailed as a green constitution, it embodies elaborate provisions with considerable implications for sustainable development. The environmental working group in the dadaab camps is an example of environmental governance at the refugee camp level. Pdf new ways of thinking about governance are challenging our basic understandings about. Review of environmental governance in kenya kenyatta. Good governance in the public sector consultation draft. The goal of the project is to improve governance in kenya by strengthening the institutions.
Environmental governance comprises the rules, practices, policies and institutions that shape how humans interact with the environment. The role of governance for improved environmental outcomes 9 governance aspects need to be considered when aiming at improving implementation of environmental legislation and other environmental measures. The introduction to environmental governance course covers the basic principles and concepts of. It recommended the need for a national policy and law on the environment.
To capture this diverse range of elements, environmental. In the early postcold war era, the national security community viewed environmental security as related to contamination caused by former soviet military activities, or as the threats to. The legislative process gave forth the environmental management and coordination act emca no. Conflict management mechanisms for effective environmental. Yet, there is still a relative paucity of comprehensive and practicable guidance that can be used to frame the evaluation, design, and analysis of systems of environmental governance. The impacts of an unmanaged extractive sector, especially to developing nations of kenya s stature on the economic front are well documented and the global lessons emerging should be taken into consideration through strengthening of environmental governance policies and practices.
In addition, kenyas environmental resources contribute directly and indirectly to the local and national economy through revenue generation and wealth creation in such productive sectors as agriculture. Good governance means that processes and institutions produce results that meet the needs of society while making the best use of resources at their disposal. This is ananalytical study of forest law enforcement and governance in kenya, prepared as a contribution to an eac forest law enforcement and governance initiative whose purpose is to promote regional cooperation and collaboration on the subject, and explore the way forward. We support strong laws and institutions for a healthy planet and healthy people. The link between good governance, environmental compliance and enforcement in action is explored. Analysis of environmental policy and institutional frameworks the main aim of this paper is to. Usaid partners with the kenyan people, civil society, the private sector, ministries, parliament, and other government of kenya institutions to strengthen national policies and advance the devolution process.
The interviews targeted various key stakeholder groups working in the governance and human rights sector, as well as government officials. In accordance with the 1999 environmental management and coordination act emca, the national environment management authority nema is. The paper begins with a background on environmental governance that includes a definition of. Dr sophie chapman research associate, cambridge centre for climate change mitigation research contributing authors. Environmental governance is a concept in political ecology and environmental policy that advocates sustainability sustainable development as the supreme consideration for managing all human activitiespolitical, social and economic. Revisiting the role of law in environmental governance in kenya. How well do environmental regulations work in kenya. Kenya and many other african nations have passed legislation making such assessments mandatory, especially for large and what may be termed environmentally sensitive projects.