Green Deal #TeamEuropeKenya - Part II

About this project

Kenya¿s economy is nature based, and the country is severely affected by climate change. The EU and Kenya both work towards a transition into a green and sustainable economy. The proposed Action is part of the implementation of the Team Europe Initiative on the Green Deal, aiming at climate neutrality, conservancy of biodiversity, reduced pollution, resilience, and sustainable economic growth. The Action will accelerate the shift towards a circular and green economy, improving livelihoods and sustainable socio-economic growth. It will enhance ecosystem services for the benefit of the local populations. This is done by supporting conservation and restoration of natural forests, degraded ecosystems and sustainable land use, focusing on environmental protection of watershed areas. It will support investments in affordable and reliable green energy, with additional renewable energy capacities accompanied by supporting grid improvement. Sustainable waste management and recycling will be targeted, along with green finance and access to finance measures. The Action will include capacity building for the Government of Kenya, county governments, local communities and the private sector. The transition into a green and sustainable economy has geopolitical dimensions with bearing on economic cooperation, climate change, innovation, multilateralism, trade and investments. It will strengthen the strategic dialogue and contribute to the Global Gateway, including by boosting EU invest…

Goals

Sustainable Development Goals this project works towards

• 1No Poverty
• 5Gender Equality
• 7Affordable and Clean Energy
• 8Decent Work and Economic Growth
• 9Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 12Responsible Consumption and Production
• 13Climate Action
• 15Life on Land

Published by

European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships · Other public sector

Countries

Kenya

Sectors

Employment creationMultisector aidEnergy generation, renewable sources - multiple technologies

Focus

Biodiversity · Also contributesGender equality · Also contributesEnvironment · Main focusClimate mitigation · Main focusClimate adaptation · Main focusDesertification · Also contributesDisaster risk reduction · Also contributes

Places

KE - Kenya

Published by European Commission - Directorate-General for International Partnerships to the International Aid Transparency Initiative (IATI), last updated 29 Sept 2026 and imported automatically. IATI identifier: XI-IATI-EC_INTPA-2023-ACT-61897.

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