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The landmark signing of Paris climate deal by world leaders at a ceremony to be held on Friday in New York marks a significant milestone in efforts to save the planet from calamities associated with global warming, Kenyan experts have said.
In a joint commentary published by a local daily, two climate experts, Winnie Khaemba and Kennedy Liti Mbeva noted the Paris climate deal will not only revitalize the global green agenda but also unleash massive benefits to communities and businesses.
"Today's signing of Paris climate deal by world leaders will be a watershed moment for international cooperation to address climate change. This challenge has steadily acquired a central place in the global political agenda," the experts said.
Heads of State and Governments from 150 countries will on Friday congregate in New York to formally endorse Paris climate deal at a ceremony convened by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
The signing ceremony comes on the heels of a successful adoption of Paris climate deal by world governments in December last year.
Kenyan experts said signing of the land mark climate deal that replaced its predecessor, Kyoto Protocol signals unwavering resolve by the international community to promote the green agenda.
"By signing the Paris climate deal, countries will reaffirm their commitment to low carbon development," said the experts, adding that African countries will benefit immensely from the new climate treaty.
The Paris climate deal has received warm embrace in Africa where impacts of rising temperatures have devastated livelihoods and fragile ecosystems.
According to Kenyan experts, many African countries have already submitted national plans to illustrate how they intend to implement provisions contained in Paris climate deal.
"Most countries in Africa have indicated their commitment to the Paris agreement and how they intend to tackle climate change going forward," experts said.
They emphasized the Paris climate deal presents new opportunities for Kenya and other African states grappling with negative impacts of climate change like recurrent droughts, floods and a spike in tropical diseases.
"There are several inherent opportunities arising from implementation of the Paris agreement. They include greater investments in renewable energy," said the experts.
