MANDATE
National Environment Trust Fund (NETFUND) is a State Corporation established by the Environmental Management and Coordination Act of 1999. Our mandate is “To facilitate research intended to further the requirements of environmental management, capacity building, environmental awards, environmental publications, scholarships and grants”. NETFUND’s vision is “Sustainable financing available for environmental management in Kenya”. Our mission is “To mobilize, manage and avail resources for; environmental awards, capacity building, research and publications, scholarships and grants in Kenya.”
As a Fund, we provide a platform for environmental conservationists and funding agents to converse and share bankable ideas. Through our unmatched convening power, we coordinate environmental sector players and create synergy to deliver well researched initiatives competently for effective environmental management in Kenya.
Our network of partners, experts and robust internal financial and governance systems have enabled us design and deliver highly impactful projects to greater scale and with higher levels of accountability. We assure our development partners of a high social return on investment and we will make it easier for our national and international partners to support viable solutions to solve priority national environmental challenges.
Official operations began in 2006 under the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). NETFUND became a state corporation independent of NEMA, in 2015 following amendment of the EMCA.
OUR VISION
To be a sustainable source of funding for environmental protection and conservation in Kenya
OUR MISSION
To mobilize, manage and avail resources for environmental protection and conservation
OUR PURPOSE
We recognize the enormous funding gap experienced in the Environment sub-sector in Kenya. To address this, we fundraise and finance some of the pressing environmental issues. NETFUND thus provides a platform for environmental conservationists to access financing in Kenya. Through our unmatched convening power, we coordinate sector players and create synergy to deliver well-researched environmental initiatives efficiently and effectively. Through our network of experts and established financial and governance systems, we design and deliver highly impactful projects to greater scale and with higher levels of accountability.
We assure our development partners of a high social return on investment and make it easier for our national and international partners to support viable solutions to solve priority national environmental challenges.
CORE VALUES
CORE VALUES
The NETFUND core values are key principles that guide all our actions and behaviours. They form the foundation of the NETFUND culture and apply to Board of Trustees and all staff. These are
- Accountability and transparency: We recognize that all Kenyans deserve to enjoy Government services and thus all our services are designed to be inclusive and we are sensitive to those who are marginalized and are committed to appropriate affirmative action.
- Innovativeness
- Integrity: We cherish probity in all our dealings. We demonstrate ethical behavior including accountability, transparency, integrity and professionalism in the delivery of services. As individuals, we avoid, prevent and combat all forms of corruption. Check mylenders.
- Professionalism