Kenya - the Nairobi Climate Network
The Nairobi Climate Network is Kenya’s pioneering community of climate professionals, uniting thought leaders, innovators, policymakers, and grassroots champions dedicated to advancing climate action across the country.
As the collective voice for Kenya’s climate-focused industries, NCN leads the narrative on climate solutions and advocates for a future where Kenya’s resources and potential can drive climate action on a global scale.
Kenya is a natural leader in climate solutions. With vast potential in renewable energy, thriving nature-based projects, and a developing carbon market, Kenya offers a unique foundation for impactful climate initiatives. However, achieving climate goals requires more than isolated efforts. NCN bridges gaps, bringing together the diverse voices and expertise of those in climate-focused fields.
Through our network, members gain the opportunity to engage, share knowledge, and collaborate on solutions that contribute to Kenya’s climate journey.
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Join our network to connect with climate leaders in Nairobi and across Kenya to build your climate community and to learn and collaborate with others.
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By the numbers
We have grown quickly purely by word of mouth into a vibrant and active climate community
Network
Numbers as of February 20241600 +
community members
1000 +
organisations represented
91
member organisations
Composition
We strive to build a diverse and inclusive local community49 %
Senior Leadership
53 %
women
70 %
local nationals
Past events
NCN at the Africa Climate Tech & Investment Summit
13th-15th February 2024: NCN partnered with Africa Tech Summit 2024 to help bring the climate agenda to the Summit for its 2024 edition. As the climate-tech industry grows in prominence and opportunities in Kenya, investor attention on climate solutions is growing. By partnering with the summit, we wanted to showcase the climate tech solutions being led by our members and raise the profile of the climate agenda at the Summit.
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Kenya Carbon Markets Week
25th - 27th March 2024: NCN and our members had a busy carbon markets week delving into several carbon markets events. We kicked off with a Carbon Markets Clinic at Strathmore University and an evening Oxford-style debate in partnership with the World Resources Institute on whether "Carbon Markets present a greater opportunity than threat for sustainable development in Kenya."
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Circular Economy Stakeholder Forum in Nairobi
20th June 2024: EIT Climate-KIC and GrowthAfrica, in collaboration with the Nairobi Climate Network, hosted a Circular Economy Stakeholder Forum in Nairobi at the Dusit Princess in Westlands. This event builds on the “Circular Economy Innovation Cluster Initiative”, launched in 2023 with the support of the IKEA Foundation. The event aimed to kick-start a self-sustaining circular economy innovation cluster to advance circularity in Nairobi.
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Learning Event - Ngong Road Forest
18th March 2023: Members of NCN took part in a community walking tour of Ngong Road Forest, led by the very knowledgeable scouts from the Community Forest Association. We learnt about the incredible biodiversity, riparian ecosystems and livelihoods that this forest supports as the largest urban green space in Nairobi.
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Networking Event - Carbon Removal
1st October 2022: Carbon Removals are no longer a nice-to-have, they’re a necessary condition to give us a chance of staying below 1.5 degrees. And Kenya can lead the way.
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Sponsored Event - Climate Finance & Resilience
20th April 2023: The event saw an intimate discussion between climate finance leaders led by panellists Seema Dhanani, CFA from BII, Marcus Watson from KawiSafi, Dorothy Maseke from ICEA Lion and Nicera Wanjiru from Community Mappers.
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The Climate Network at Earthshot Week: Launch of South Africa Climate Network
Earthshot Week 2024 brought together global climate leaders, innovators, and funders in Cape Town for an inspiring week of action and collaboration.
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Advancing the Off-Grid Solar Sector: Highlights from the Global Off-Grid Solar Forum & Expo 2024
The off-grid solar market is at the heart of addressing energy access challenges for millions of people across the continent.
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Learning Event - Cross Laminated Timber Prototype
29th July 2023: NCN members embarked on a visit to the Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) Prototype at BuildX Studio, unearthing the promise of Mass Timber construction - an innovative approach to sustainable building that could reshape the future of urban development.
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