Kenya Network
Launched in March 2024, SHE Changes Climate Kenya is building a national platform to amplify women-led climate leadership rooted in equity, inclusion, and local knowledge. The network engages grassroots activists, policymakers, and private sector partners to drive intersectional solutions and shape bold, gender-responsive climate policy from the ground up. She Changes Climate Kenya works closely with government institutions, including the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action, to influence national policy frameworks such as the National Gender and Climate Change Action Plan. Through partnerships, advocacy, and capacity building, the network ensures that women—especially those on the frontlines of the climate crisis—are at the center of Kenya’s climate transition.
To learn more about the network and how you can be part of it, please write to wangui@shechangesclimate.org
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March 2024: SHE Changes Climate Kenya launched during a powerful International Women’s Day Networking Breakfast in Nairobi. Two vibrant panel discussions showcased women’s leadership in conservation tech and sustainable business. The event brought together cross-sector stakeholders and set the foundation for a long-term movement toward inclusive climate governance.
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September 2024: The stakeholder consultation convened by the SCC Kenya network brought together a select group of climate experts and representatives from organizations such as the World Resources Institute Africa and Shack Dwellers International. The session aimed to shape the future direction of the movement in Kenya, aligning with its broader mission of advancing gender-inclusive climate leadership.
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Participated in the Kenyan National Stakeholders Meeting hosted by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action to support the development of Kenya’s first National Gender and Climate Change Action Plan (NGCCAP). The plan aims to mainstream gender in climate policy, ensuring women’s inclusion in the design, implementation, and monitoring of climate initiatives. SCC Kenya’s participation helped amplify the voices of women and advocate for gender-responsive approaches across all levels of climate action.
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SCC Kenya hosted a high-impact event at the 3Zero House in Nairobi to commemorate International Women’s Day, under the theme of accelerating women’s leadership in climate action. The gathering brought together women leaders from across sectors—climate advocacy, renewable energy, policy, entrepreneurship, and media—to explore strategies for gender equity in climate leadership, knowledge exchange, and financing women-led initiatives. Keynote speakers and breakout sessions highlighted challenges like limited access to climate finance and policy influence, while also identifying actionable solutions including blended finance models, mentorship, and policy advocacy.
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March 2025: The SCC Kenya Country Lead was featured by the Aspire Climate Vanguard, (a forum whose focus is on amplifying African voices working in climate advocacy), on her career journey and aspirations that have led her to a career in climate advocacy.
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April 2025: SCC Kenya Lead participated in a powerful panel on gender equity in climate action, hosted by Earth Now Media. The discussion focused on real climate journeys, restoration, and intergenerational solutions grounded in personal narrative and collective care.
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SHE Changes Climate Kenya hosted a virtual roundtable on Women’s Leadership in Climate Action, bringing together women leaders and allies to share experiences and solutions. The report captures key insights and practical recommendations for building more inclusive climate governance.
Read the Report
