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NDC Submission Timeline
Kenya's nationally determined contributions under the Paris Agreement
1st NDC
Dec 2016
Updated NDC
Dec 2020
2nd NDC
Apr 2025
1st NDC
SubmittedKenya's Intended Nationally Determined Contribution
Updated NDC
SubmittedKenya's Updated Nationally Determined Contribution
2nd NDC
SubmittedKenya's Second Nationally Determined Contribution (2031-2035)
Key Targets
Unconditional Target
20% of 35% reduction achieved domestically
Conditional Target
35% GHG reduction by 2035 vs BAU (215 MtCO2e)
Base Year
2020
Target Year
2035
Scope
Economy-wide, all IPCC sectors
GHG Covered
All Kyoto gases
Net-Zero Alignment
Pathway to carbon neutrality by 2050
Enhanced Ambition (vs Previous)
Documents
Kenya_2nd_NDC_2031_2035.pdf
PDF - 5.8 MB
Kenya_2nd_NDC_Technical_Annex.xlsx
Excel - 3.2 MB
Ambition Enhancement Comparison
Progressive ambition increase across NDC cycles
| Parameter | 1st NDC (2016) | Updated NDC (2020) | 2nd NDC (Draft) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unconditional Target | 30% | 7% (domestic) | 20% of target (domestic) |
| Conditional Target | Not specified | 32% (with support) | 35% (with support) |
| Target Year | 2030 | 2030 | 2035 |
| Base Year | 2010 | 2015 | 2015 |
| GHG Coverage | CO2, CH4, N2O | CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs | All Kyoto gases |
| Sectors | 6 sectors | 7 sectors (+ LULUCF) | All IPCC sectors |
| Adaptation | Limited | Enhanced | Comprehensive + L&D |
| Net-Zero Alignment | No | No | Yes (2050) |
2nd NDC Preparation Checklist
10 of 10 tasks completed
Stakeholder consultations completed
GHG inventory update (2015-2022)
Sector-level target modeling
Adaptation needs assessment
Finance needs assessment update
Policy gap analysis
Draft NDC document
Public review period
Cabinet approval
UNFCCC submission