CS Duale heads to New York for 79th UN General Assembly

Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale departed for New York on Saturday to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

This year's assembly will be held from September 22 to 23 under the theme “Unity in Diversity, for the Advancement of Peace, Sustainable Development, and Human Dignity for Everyone Everywhere."

According to a dispatch from Duale’s office, a key focus of the CS’s agenda will be to ensure the smooth functioning of the Meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC).

President William Ruto is expected to chair the gathering as leader of the Kenyan delegation at the UNGA.

The CS is also scheduled to hold bilateral meetings and side events during the New York Climate Week aimed at shaping discussions and fostering collaboration among African leaders in tackling climate change challenges across the continent.

Duale will also participate in discussions on environmental challenges, advocating for increased international Climate Financing and highlighting Kenya's progress in adapting to climate impacts and implementing sustainable practices.

Kenya aims to showcase its commitment to large-scale environmental restoration by highlighting its goal of growing 15 billion trees by 2032.