Green Deal #TeamEuropeKenya - Part II Kenya¿s economy is nature based, and the country is severely affected by climate change. The EU and Kenya both work towards a transition into a green and sustainable economy. The proposed Action is part of the implementation of the Team Europe Initiative on the Green Deal, aiming at climate neutrality, conservancy of biodiversity, reduced pollution, resilience, and sustainable economic growth.  The Action will accelerate the shift towards a circular and green economy, improving livelihoods and sustainable socio-economic growth. It will enhance ecosystem services for the benefit of the local populations. This is done by supporting conservation and restoration of natural forests, degraded ecosystems and sustainable land use, focusing on environmental protection of watershed areas. It will support investments in affordable and reliable green energy, with additional renewable energy capacities accompanied by supporting grid improvement. Sustainable waste management and recycling will be targeted, along with green finance and access to finance measures. The Action will include capacity building for the Government of Kenya, county governments, local communities and the private sector.&nbsp;The transition into a green and sustainable economy has geopolitical dimensions with bearing on economic cooperation, climate change, innovation, multilateralism, trade and investments. It will strengthen the strategic dialogue and contribute to the Global Gateway, including by boosting EU investments in access to renewable energy.Kenya¿s economy is nature based, and the country is severely affected by climate change. The EU and Kenya both work towards a transition into a green and sustainable economy. The proposed Action is part of the implementation of the Team Europe Initiative on the Green Deal, aiming at climate neutrality, conservancy of biodiversity, reduced pollution, resilience, and sustainable economic growth.&nbsp;The Action will accelerate the shift towards a circular and green economy, improving livelihoods and sustainable socio-economic growth. It will enhance ecosystem services for the benefit of the local populations. This is done by supporting conservation and restoration of natural forests, degraded ecosystems and sustainable land use, focusing on environmental protection of watershed areas. It will support investments in affordable and reliable green energy, with additional renewable energy capacities accompanied by supporting grid improvement. Sustainable waste management and recycling will be targeted, along with green finance and access to finance measures. The Action will include capacity building for the Government of Kenya, county governments, local communities and the private sector.&nbsp;The transition into a green and sustainable economy has geopolitical dimensions with bearing on economic cooperation, climate change, innovation, multilateralism, trade and investments. It will strengthen the strategic dialogue and contribute to the Global Gateway, including by boosting EU investments in access to renewable energy.