In a groundbreaking step toward faith-based climate action, the Reformed Church of East Africa (RCEA) has begun developing its first-ever environmental policy, bringing together church leaders across Elgeyo Marakwet County to embrace sustainability as a core part of their mission.
The initiative, launched this week, saw a strong turnout of clergy and lay leaders from various departments of the church, who gathered with a shared vision—to define the mission, vision, and core values of the new policy. The collaborative approach is aimed at embedding environmental consciousness into all aspects of church life.
“It’s impressive to see both top leaders and lay leaders so enthusiastic and prepared to shift mindsets, adopt sustainable practices, and green church land,” said one of the coordinators involved in the process.
The policy development process marks a major milestone for the Green Churches movement, an initiative that seeks to transform places of worship into champions of environmental stewardship through tree planting, eco-friendly practices, and climate awareness campaigns.
Supported by DanChurchAid Kenya and funded by DANIDA, the initiative is part of a wider program to green Elgeyo Marakwet County through faith-led community engagement. Church compounds, schools, and associated institutions are expected to benefit from tree planting drives, water harvesting systems, and sustainable land management practices.
The Reformed Church’s commitment to environmental stewardship aligns with growing global calls for faith institutions to play an active role in addressing the climate crisis, especially in rural and semi-arid regions like Elgeyo Marakwet that are vulnerable to the impacts of deforestation, erratic rainfall, and soil degradation.
Once finalized and adopted, the policy is expected to guide future projects, mobilize congregations toward climate action, and serve as a model for other churches in Kenya and beyond.
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