The National Gender and Equality Commission’s (NGEC) Kitui Regional Office has taken part in validating the draft Integrated Climate Risk Profile, Conflict Analysis and Baseline Report for Kitui County.
The validation meeting was convened by the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) in partnership with Anglican Development Services Kenya (ADS Kenya), Anglican Development Services Eastern (ADSE) and Norwegian Church Aid (NCA).
INCLUSION IN RESILIENCE
The engagement highlighted the need to integrate gender equality and social inclusion into climate risk management, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and sustainable livelihood interventions.
Particular emphasis was placed on the meaningful participation of Special Interest Groups, including women, youth, persons with disabilities, older persons and marginalized communities, in decisions that directly affect their lives.
THE COMMISSION’S POSITION
The Commission holds that climate resilience depends on coordinated stakeholder action, inclusive policies and interventions that bring tangible and sustainable improvements in livelihoods, peaceful coexistence and community well-being, so that no one in Kitui County is left behind.
