President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to use the day for activities that will improve the country's environment.
Ruto also declared that Friday, May 10, is a public holiday to remember Kenyans adversely affected by climate change.
The project also has a research component, whose knowledge will guide and inform the project implementation and promote innovation and learning for the communities.
One of the elders said they have taken the initiative to restore the lost dignity of the sacred forest and help fight climate change.
The floods have claimed the lives of over 200 individuals, displaced over 200,000, and resulted in significant damage to property and infrastructure.
Ruto spoke during the 20th anniversary of the NG-CDF held in Nairobi where he exuded confidence that the new focus on war against climate change will have a positive gain to the country.
Aged just 21 and a climate justice activist, Rukia is on a daring mission to change the climate story of the northern frontier region.
The sharp contrast has been attributed to climate change and human activities that have fast-tracked the phenomenon.
Over the past month, the country has been experiencing heavy rainfall that has resulted in loss of lives and livelihoods, at an unprecedented scale.
The report says that the devastating floods have killed hundreds, including children, in recent weeks, with more than 700,000 people displaced.
Gums and resins remain high in demand and are among the most sought-after commodities used in the production of food products such as chewing gum and beverages.
Amendments to the Public Holidays Act, which Ruto has signed, rename Utamaduni Day to Mazingira Day.
Communities move because of climate impacts, viewing migration as a way to adapt.
Rwanda and Tanzania were also said to be on course to achieve the same milestone as Kenya.
President Ruto has already received recognition for his climate change efforts from Time Magazine last year, and the New African magazine named him one of the most influential Africans in 2023.
Scientists attribute the bleaching, which has lowered fish populations, to soaring temperatures at the Coast.
High winds ripped down trees and torrents of water gushed through villages after Cyclone Gamane changed course and made landfall in the north.
The policy that is set to be subjected to public participation will now be examined by Kenyans as they propose ways of improving it.
