The Departmental Committee on Environment, Forestry and Mining will engage the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry and other stakeholders before making a decision on the agreement on the establishment of Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) which will give Kenya an opportunity to become a member state.

In a meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024 chaired by the Vice Chairperson, Hon. Charles Kamuren (Baringo South), the Committee was apprised of the provisions of the agreement, obligations imposed to Member States and the possible benefits to the country.

Kericho County MP, Hon. Beatrice Kemei noted that Kenya is lagging behind if membership to GGGI is indeed meant to support developing countries.

"Looking at the presentation and specifically with regard to other countries in Africa, GGGI already has nine African countries including our neighbours Uganda, Ethiopia and Rwanda. This tells you that we are lagging behind if indeed it is something meant to support developing countries," Hon. Kemei said.

She added that Kenya stands to benefit from signing the agreement and therefore the Committee needed to move with speed to complete the process.

GGGI is a treaty based intergovernmental organization that supports and promotes sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies, provides green growth services to governments, promotes climate action and helps address policy, capacity gaps and challenges.

Upon its accession, Kenya shall be in position to attend and participate in the biennial meetings of the GGGI Assembly, guide cooperative partnerships and linkages with other international bodies and also carry out all the functions of the Assembly including electing Members to the Council, appointing the Director - General among other requirements.

Currently GGGI has 48 member states, nine being African countries.