Kenya's Lake Turkana wind park exemplifies the nation's transition into a renewables powerhouse, boosting its renewable energy share from 50% in 2000 to 90% today. With an ambitious vision to reach 100% renewable energy by 2035, Kenya is setting a strong example for other nations in discussions ahead of the UN climate summit in Brazil. Despite the lack of direct discussions on fossil fuel reliance, international climate targets, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), remain vital in outlining emission reduction and climate adaptation strategies to address severe weather impacts linked to climate change.
"It's also an opportunity for all countries to, in one policy document, combine their own economic and prosperity plans with climate policy in an integrated way that's charting a path forward for a sustainable economy," said Steffen Menzel, program lead for climate diplomacy and geopolitics at climate think tank E3G.
Kenya has increased its share of electricity generated from renewables from approximately half in 2000 to 90%, aiming for 100% by 2035.
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