Communiqué on Strengthening FLLOCA Implementation in Kenya’s Coastal Region

Issued by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the Coastal Region of Kenya: 8-9 May 2025

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kenya’s Coastal region urge the urgent implementation of legal and institutional frameworks to strengthen the Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program. These frameworks must ensure inclusive public participation, empower local and marginalized communities, and enforce full compliance with FLLoCA standards. Transparent and accountable climate governance, supported by multi-agency coordination and timely access to climate information, is essential. As the region faces increasing climate challenges, coordinated engagement and integration of climate priorities into development agendas will be key to building lasting resilience and ensuring that locally led solutions truly benefit grassroots communities.

1: Strengthening Legal and Institutional Frameworks

1. Operationalize existing legal and institutional frameworks to fully align with the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) program requirements in all Coastal counties.
2. Enact county-level policies and regulations that institutionalize inclusive and participatory climate governance.
3. Ensure full compliance with the Climate Change Act and FLLoCA guidelines, particularly around community consultation and fund utilization.
4. Prioritize legislative reforms through County Assemblies to guarantee transparency, citizen oversight, and formalized engagement structures.
5. Establish clear roles for County Climate Change Units (CCCUs) and Ward Climate Change Planning Committees (WCCPCs) to avoid institutional overlap and enhance efficiency.

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