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Kenya Launches Carbon Registry
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Executive Summary
Kenya launched a national carbon registry to verify credits, prevent double counting and draw climate finance under Paris rules
- Kenya unveiled a national carbon registry in Nairobi to centralize carbon credit project records
- The system will verify emissions reductions, record approvals and authorize carbon credit transfers
- Officials say the registry is meant to prevent double counting and improve market credibility
- The registry is designed to align with international carbon trading rules under the Paris Agreement
- Germany, through GIZ, provided technical and financial support including 2.4 million euros
- More than 80 project concept notes have already been submitted by developers and investors
- The registry will include a forestry carbon registry tied to Kenyas national tree-growing program
Quick Facts
- What: Launched a national carbon registry
- Where: Nairobi Kenya
- Why: To prevent double counting and attract climate finance
- Who: Kenyas Ministry of Environment and NEMA
- When: February 2026 and fully operational this year

