In recent years, climate investment discussions in Kenya have largely focused on generating carbon credits for sale in global markets. However, the new Climate Change (Non-Market Approaches) Regulations, 2026 signal a broader shift, moving beyond carbon trading and introducing new considerations for developers, investors and sustainability-focused organisations.
Gazetted in February 2026, the Regulations operationalise Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement, establishing a framework for non-market approaches (NMAs) — climate initiatives that support mitigation, adaptation and sustainable development without creating or trading carbon credits.
The framework includes a national platform for submitting, assessing and tracking projects, bringing these activities firmly within Kenya’s climate governance structure.
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