Bangladesh, April 4 -- Kenya stands at a pivotal juncture, facing the formidable challenge of aligning its climate action with its overarching development goals. Central to this endeavor is the urgent need to mobilize the necessary finances to translate ambitions into tangible outcomes. According to the insightful Landscape of Climate Finance in Kenya report by the Climate Policy Initiative (CPI) in March 2021, an estimated $40 billion is required by 2030 to meet Kenyas mitigation and adaptation needs outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the Paris Agreement.

The scope of Kenyas climate finance needs encompasses critical sectors such as energy, agriculture, water, and forestry. In the energy sector, Kenya aims to tr...