Danish experts from the Environment and Food Ministry and companies specialised in green technologies are travelling to Kenya to share their knowledge on waste management and the enforcement of environmental regulations.
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Pollution in Kenya
The east African country is currently facing dire environmental challenges and is in great need of green solutions that would help the nation use its limited natural resources more effectively.
Denmark’s environment and food minister, Esben Lunde Larsen, has therefore signed a deal with local authorities that would support Kenya in its efforts to tackle industrial pollution, water consumption and recycling.
Danida – the Danish development assistance program – will support the project with 5 million kroner over the next three years.
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More jobs
“Denmark and Kenya have been working together on environmental, water and agriculture issues through Danida for over 50 years, and it’s these initiatives we are building on today,” stated Larsen.
“I am glad we are strengthening our co-operation that benefits both Danish businesses, Kenya’s environment and particularly the poorest Kenyans, who are the ones most affected by pollution.”
The bilateral deal aims to create more jobs in both Kenya and Denmark.
