TEACHERS SERVICE COMMISSION “etephone: Nari 292000 asc House, Eat KILIMANIARO ROAD Werner rreniLt ‘Wen replying plese gute To: Ail Principals of Teacher Training Colleges ‘The Director, Kenya Institute of Special Education A\l Principals of Special Needs Education Institutions Principals of Secondary Schools Headteachers of Primary Schools IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON NATIONAL TREE GROWING AND RESTORATION CAMPAIGN. 1) Background Climate change and global warming are realities that concern the entire lobe. Kenya has shown commitment to protect the climate system for the benefit of the present and future generations. In so doing, the country supports the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), hhas ratified the Kyoto Protocol, 2005, and contributes immeasurably to the continental and regional climate management iatives. There is a Global clarion call for action to halt and reverse adverse effects Of deforestation and the land degradation that often ensues. There is a national consensus to restore at least 30% of the degraded terrestrial and marine ecosystems by 2030. To this end, Governmert has declared commitment towards the planting of at least IS billion trees by 2032. IPageIn line with this national initiative, vide a Circular No: OP/CAB/IZA dated 30" January 2023 Government directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to incorporate tree planting as a carget in the FY 2023-2024. Consequently, as a prudent public entity itis hereby directed that henceforth tree planting shall be integrated in the performance contract framework of the Commission for purposes of monitoring and reporting. 2) Objectives ‘The overarching aim of the initiative is to whole-heartedly lend support to this noble enterprise with the specific objectives being to: a) Increase the national forest cover and the number ef trees in non- forested areas. ) Align the Commission's plans to the Global and National efforts towards afforestation, Contribute to the Government's programme of negating climate change and global warming effects. 4) Promote a tree growing culture among Kenyans. ) To contribute towards food security by planting fruit trees. 23) Strategies ‘As employees of the Commission holding administrative positions at different levels, the Commission directs that you foster partnerships with state and non-state agencies for mobilization of resources to support the planting of at least 9,000,000 trees. To this end, you are advised to: a) Identify public spaces/sites for planting trees. b)Acquire seeds and seedlings for fruit trees and other trees in the ration ‘of 30% and 70% respectively. Mobilize employees under you, including teachers and secretarlat staff for the tree planting exercise. d)Take advantage of the annual rain seasons to ensure the trees are planted in your areas. €)Mobilize adequate seedlings for planting prior to October/November and March/ April annually. 21Pa{ Mobilize, coordinate, oversee, and supervise the planting of trees in respective administrative areas. {)Submit Quarterly reports to the Commission showing the number of trees planted and the locations. The first report in this regard is expected by 10 January, 2024 and should be submitted via ceo@tsc-g0, All County Directors are directed to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of ALL the Officers and teachers serving under them. Likewise, all the Institutional Heads are directed to bring the contents of this Circular to AIL teachers under them, TSK AOR.NANCY NJERI MACHARIA, CBS SECRETARY/CHIEF EXECUTIVE Copy to: Al TSC Directors (Tse Has} All TSC Regional Directors All TSC County Directors Al TSC Sub-County Directors 3]Paze