Meteorology Policy 2020

Abstract

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry is committed to facilitating enabling policies, legal and regulatory reforms for promoting sustainability of the environment and forest resources, while at the same time, mitigating the effects of climate change. The Ministry is obliged and committed to providing the necessary monitoring, conserving and protective oversight role, while also ensuring that there is sustainable management of the environment for national development. The Kenya Meteorological Department (KMD) which is the National Meteorological Service (NMS), is domiciled in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry is designated the single authoritative voice and source of weather, climate and hydrological alerts, warnings and advisories. KMD is also responsible for weather, climate, air quality, and tsunami warnings. This Meteorology Policy proposes a broad range of measures and actions to address key meteorological issues and challenges. It further seeks to provide the framework for an integrated approach to planning and implementation of various measures and recommends a legal and institutional framework as well as governance measures to support the achievement of the desired goals and objectives.