Vincent Mainga – Trees for the Future
Vincent Mainga and Trees for the Future first encountered NCN through a presentation at a meeting organised by Bowmans Legal Firm. The presentation highlighted NCN’s work, including its role as the voice of the industry around the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations 2024. Inspired by the network’s efforts, Trees for the Future became a member, eager to contribute to and benefit from its collaborative initiatives.
For Trees for the Future, NCN has been instrumental in supporting Kenya’s legislative process for carbon markets. The network has led efforts to educate members on the provisions of the regulations, coordinate reviews of draft policies, and ensure the final regulations address the needs of stakeholders. NCN’s role as a convener has also been critical, from hosting workshops and sensitization events to organising networking opportunities like the recent breakfast meeting with CATONA, where key players discussed Kenya’s carbon market landscape.
NCN’s impact extends far beyond policy. It has unified the voices of carbon market stakeholders, ensuring the government recognizes them as key partners in legislative processes. By creating forums to address emerging issues, educating members, and acting as watchdogs, NCN has fostered rapid growth in Kenya’s carbon market space.
One of NCN’s most outstanding impacts is coordinating the network to speak with one voice and ensuring the government recognizes players in the carbon markets as key stakeholders. Their efforts have not only expanded the carbon market space but also empowered members to be proactive advocates for responsive and effective climate policies.
