NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 21 \u2013 Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has asked judicial institutions led by the judiciary to support the Ministry and its agencies including NEMA to enforce the various environmental laws.<\/p>\n
Speaking on Wednesday at the launch of the \u2018Greening The Justice System: Framework, Theories, Elements and Practice Imperatives\u2019 Report at a Nairobi hotel, noted that environmental challenges facing the country were largely due to weak enforcement of existing laws.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether we can build a justice system that not only upholds the rule of law but also protects our environment for the benefit of all Kenyans,\u201d CS Duale said.<\/p>\n
At the launch, attended by Chief Justice Martha Koome, the Cabinet Secretary assured that the Ministry will collaborate more with the justice sector institutions in the enforcement of environmental laws.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ministry of Environment will continue to collaborate with the justice sector to monitor implementation of the sector\u2019s mitigation and adaptation actions and coordinate reporting and verification of the corresponding emissions reductions and adaptation benefits towards the national targets in fulfilling Kenya\u2019s international commitments on Climate Change.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Ministry also commits to identify policy gaps that hinder the attaining of environmental and climate justice in an effort to bridge these gaps,\u201d CS Duale said.<\/p>\n
Correctional Services PS Dr. Salome Beacco said that Kenya Prisons Service had a target of propagating 2.2 million seedlings annually to support the 15 Billion National Tree Growing Programme.<\/p>\n
While reiterating her state department\u2019s commitment to the Kenya Kwanza\u2019s flagship tree growing initiative, the PS said the 13-acre Ruiru Prisons tree nursery was the largest such facility in the country.<\/p>\n
Other speakers at the launch included Director of Criminal Investigations Mohamed Amin, Director of Public Prosecutions Reson Ingonga and Chief Justice Martha Koome among others.<\/p>\n
In her key note address, the Chief Justice assured Kenyans of the judiciary\u2019s support for the country\u2019s environmental conservation agenda through the ongoing \u2018Greening Kenya\u2019s Justice System\u2019 programme.<\/p>\n
\u2018Greening The Justice System: Framework, Theories, Elements and Practice Imperatives\u2019 Report is an outcome of a study commissioned by the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ).<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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