DNA means Designated National Authority
Under the Kyoto Protocol every country is required to set up a Designated National Authority (DNA). In Kenya, the National Environment ManagementAuthority (NEMA) is the Designated National Authority. NEMA is a government agency in the Ministry of Environment and Mineral Resources (MEMR) DNA is a body that has been granted responsibility by a Party (to the UNFCCC) to authorize and approve participation in CDM projects.
This is a requirement for a Party to participate in CDM. NEMA is one of the 48 DNAs in Africa. The Executive Board (EB) of CDM established a DNA forum to broaden participation in CDM through regular meetings. The forum also provides opportunities for DNA representatives to exchange views, share experiences relating to CDM and bring out common views /issues to the attention of the EB.
Main Tasks/ roles
The DNA has two principal roles;
(a) regulatory (B) promotional roles
The DNA works with a National CDM Clearing House to review CDM projects from various sectors.
The DNA screens Project Idea Notes (PINs) and issues a letter of No – objection.
The PINs are then developed to Project Design Documents (PDD); the DNA issues a Letter of Approval for the proposed CDM project after confirmation that it will contribute to the country’s sustainable development.
The projects must also conform to:
- The national CDM Guidelines
- The National development strategy
- Kenya Vision 2030 blueprint
- Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit (EIA/EA)
- Other environmental management regulations as well as sectoral laws and guidelines.
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CDM Funding Opportunities
Kenya has 16 registered CDM projects as of June 2013. Click here for details.
Please note that the indicated signatories are the only ones authorized to sign the reports originating from the respective laboratories.
Download the list of designated labs in the links below:
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)in Kenya
CBD Secretariat Montreal Canada www.biodiv.org
Party to: Convention Cartagena protocol
Since: 26 July 1994 (by Ratification) 11 September 2003 (by Ratification)
Signature Date: 11 June 1992 15 May 2000
Status and trends of Biodiversity in Kenya
CHM Partner Institutions
Ministry of energy
Ministry of State for Planning National Development and Vision 2030
Nature Kenya
National Environment Management Authority
National Museums of Kenya
Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
Kenya Forestry Research Institute
Kenya meteorological department
Kenya Industrial Property Institute
Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and analysis(KIPPRA)
Kenya National Cleaner Production
Kenya Wildlife Service
Department of Resource Survey and Remote Sensing (DRSRS)
 Documents Available Click HERE
Fourth National Report
Third National Report
Second National Report
Report on Implementation of GTI Work Programme
National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
First National Report
First Regular National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
National Capacity Needs Self-Assessment (NCSA)
Access and Benefit Sharing
Procedures on Accessing Genetic Resources Click HERE
Biodiversity benefit sharing regulations Click HERE
Public Notices for comments Click HERE
National Biodiversity Clearing House Mechanism CHM
The Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)in Kenya
CBD Secretariat Montreal Canada www.biodiv.org
Party to | Convention Cartagena protocol |
Since | 26 JULY 1994 (by Ratification) 11 September 2003 (by Ratification) |
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Signature Date | 15th MAY 2000 |
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Status and trends of Biodiversity in Kenya
CHM Partner Institutions
- Ministry of energy
- Ministry of State for Planning National Development and Vision 2030
- Nature Kenya
- National Environment Management Authority
- National Museums of Kenya
- Kenya Agricultural Research Institute
- Kenya Forestry Research Institute
- Kenya meteorological department
- Kenya Industrial Property Institute
- Kenya Institute of Public Policy Research and analysis(KIPPRA)
- Kenya National Cleaner Production
- Kenya Wildlife Service
- Department of Resource Survey and Remote Sensing (DRSRS)
 Documents Available Click here
- Fourth National Report
- Third National Report
- Second National Report
- Report on Implementation of GTI Work Programme
- National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan
- First National Report
- First Regular National Report on the Implementation of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
- National Capacity Needs Self-Assessment (NCSA)
Access and Benefit Sharing
- Procedures on Accessing Genetic Resources Click here
- Biodiversity benefit sharing regulations Click here..
Training institutions are expected to apply to NEMA to be authorized to offer EIA training. The applying institutions must fulfill the following conditions.
- Be a recognized training institution by
- Ministry of Education or the Directorate of Technical Training
- Possess 5 qualified staff who must be fully registered EIA experts
- Demonstrate capacity in terms of training infrastructure
- Pay Kshs. 20,000 as fee for using the NEMA curriculum.
Institutions training EIA/EA – Using NEMA EIA approved curriculum
The following institutions have received the NEMA EIA curriculum:
