NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya is in talks with Singapore to establish bilateral environmental agreements that could bolster its carbon trading efforts and accelerate its climate action goals.
Environment Principal Secretary Festus Ng’eno is leading a high-level Kenyan delegation to Singapore for discussions that align with Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, which enables countries to collaborate on emission reductions.
Speaking during the meetings, Ng’eno said Kenya is actively engaging in carbon markets and has already pursued similar agreements with Switzerland and Sweden.
“The bilateral agreements would enable Kenya to achieve its emissions targets set out in the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) while promoting sustainable development and environmental integrity,” Ng’eno said.
The delegation includes officials from the Ministries of Environment, Foreign Affairs, National Treasury, and the Attorney General’s office.
The discussions cover a broad range of climate-related policies, including carbon markets, green transition strategies, and the operationalisation of Article 6—which involves setting up national registries for carbon trading.
Kenya is currently drafting its Climate Change (Carbon Trading) Regulations 2025, with public consultations underway.
Additionally, the government is seeking input on draft regulations for non-market approaches under Article 6, which focus on cooperative climate initiatives beyond direct carbon trading.
Article 6 allows nations to engage in carbon credit trading, where verified emission reductions in one country can be sold to another.
This system enables companies to offset emissions, meet climate obligations, and contribute to global net-zero targets.
The ongoing discussions in Singapore signal Kenya’s commitment to leveraging international cooperation to scale up its climate action and attract investments in its growing carbon market.
