New regulations on climate: What developers, investors need to know

Kenya's new Climate Change (Non-Market Approaches) Regulations, 2026 operationalize Article 6.8 of the Paris Agreement, moving beyond carbon credit trading. They establish a national platform for project submission and assessment, require project proponents to obtain authorization from the Climate Change Directorate, and mandate community participation, including free, prior, and informed consent for projects on community land. Organizations in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable waste management must reassess their projects to comply.