Policy and market interventions to achieve sustainable cooling for all in Kenya

The report outlines a strategic framework for Kenya to achieve sustainable cooling through the integration of cooling needs into national energy and climate policies, such as the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and the National Climate Action Plan (NCAP). It proposes the creation of a cross-ministerial coordinating committee and the development of 'Cool Cities' through urban heat mitigation and green spaces. Key regulatory recommendations include updating the National Building Code for passive cooling and aligning Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) with United for Efficiency (U4E) model regulations by 2025. To support the agricultural and healthcare sectors, the document advocates for modernized cold chain infrastructure and the use of catalytic financing instruments like green bonds and blended finance to attract private investment.

• Kenya should integrate sustainable cooling into its national policy frameworks, specifically by highlighting carbon emission reductions in its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) and updating the National Climate Action Plan (NCAP) to include these strategies and gender considerations.
• The report recommends establishing a dedicated coordinating body with clear governance to provide cross-ministerial support, manage sustainable cooling knowledge, and mobilize funding for energy-efficient technologies.
• To reduce urban heat exposure, Kenya is encouraged to develop 'Cool Cities' by increasing green spaces and water bodies, adopting stringent efficiency standards for buildings, and creating city-to-city learning networks.
• Kenya should update its National Building Code to include passive cooling measures and align its Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) with the United for Efficiency (U4E) model regulations by 2025.
• Improving sustainable cooling requires a combination of government procurement programs, modernized cold chain infrastructure for agriculture and healthcare, and the use of catalytic financing such as green bonds and blended finance.

APA

Sustainable Energy for All (n.d.). Policy and market interventions to achieve sustainable cooling for all in Kenya. https://www.seforall.org/policy-and-market-interventions-to-achieve-sustainable-cooling-for-all-in-kenya

Chicago

Sustainable Energy for All. Policy and market interventions to achieve sustainable cooling for all in Kenya. n.d. https://www.seforall.org/policy-and-market-interventions-to-achieve-sustainable-cooling-for-all-in-kenya.

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BibTeX

@techreport{sustainableenergyforallndpolicy, author = {{Sustainable Energy for All}}, title = {{Policy and market interventions to achieve sustainable cooling for all in Kenya}}, institution = {Sustainable Energy for All}, url = {https://www.seforall.org/policy-and-market-interventions-to-achieve-sustainable-cooling-for-all-in-kenya}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }