Prime Minister Raila Odinga is appealing for the elevation of the Nairobi-based United Nations Environment Program into a fully fledged UN organisation.
This he says will enable it deal comprehensively with the emerging environmental challenges across the world.
Speaking during a meeting with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon at the Headquarters in New York on Sunday, the PM said the agency, which is struggling to stem the tide of environmental degradation is however stifled by duplication and scattering of roles.
He said Africa has begun to feel the heat of global warming while it is least prepared to deal with it.
Raila said strengthening UNEP will boost Africa's capacity to tackle global warming.
He asked the UN to help with environmental issues Kenya is grappling with adding that the collapse of the ecosystem in Kenya would have serious implications for the entire Eastern Africa and beyond.
Raila said Kenya is making substantial contributions to reducing carbon emissions by restoring its forest and water towers and promoting green energy.
These efforts, the PM said, deserved the support of the UN.
The PM said Kenya is playing a leading role in rallying African states to take a united stand during the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.
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