Paris: Kenya continues to strengthen its engagement in global environmental diplomacy through strategic partnerships and high-level dialogue. Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr. Deborah Barasa stated that these platforms provide an opportunity to advance shared climate priorities and reinforce collective action on sustainability.
According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Barasa engaged in a high-level bilateral meeting with the Minister of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia, Tsendiin Sandag-Ochir, on the margins of the G7 Environment Ministers' Meeting in Paris, France. She emphasized that the bilateral engagement between Kenya and Mongolia offered an important platform to enhance cooperation on shared environmental priorities, particularly climate resilience, sustainable land management, and biodiversity conservation.
Dr. Barasa noted that both parties stressed the urgency of accelerating practical solutions to address the increasing impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and ecosystems. A significant outcome of the meeting was the mutual understanding to deepen collaboration through knowledge exchange on climate adaptation strategies, restoration of degraded landscapes, and the advancement of nature-based solutions.
The CS indicated that both countries showed interest in exploring joint initiatives that support green growth while enhancing resilience at national and community levels. The discussions further emphasized the importance of inclusive multilateralism and coordinated global action to tackle environmental challenges.
Overall, the meeting marked a constructive step forward in enhancing Kenya-Mongolia cooperation and advancing broader efforts under the G7 framework towards a more resilient, sustainable, and climate-secure future. The G7 Environment Ministers' meeting was convened from 23 to 24 April 2026, as part of a series of ministerial engagements that will culminate in the G7 Summit scheduled for June 2026.
The French Presidency extended invitations to several non-G7 countries, including Kenya, alongside Australia, Trkiye, Armenia, Mongolia, Brazil, India, and South Korea, as well as the presidencies of ongoing UNFCCC, UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), and UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) processes. This inclusive approach highlights the importance of broadening global dialogue and strengthening collective action on pressing environmental challenges.
The environment track under the French G7 Presidency is coordinated by the Ministry for Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, and International Negotiations on Climate and Nature, which leads and facilitates discussions and initiatives within this framework. The G7 includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States, with the European Union participating in all discussions as a guest, represented by the President of the European Council and the President of the European Commission.