This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Kenya statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Kenyan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Kenyan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries |
| Indicator |
Indicator 13.1.2: Number of countries that adopt and implement national disaster risk reduction strategies in line with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015–2030 |
| Metadata update |
May 2024 |
| Related indicators |
1.5; 11.5; 11.b; 13.1; 2.4; 3.6; 3.9; 3.d; 4.a; 6.6; 9.1; 9.a; 11.1; 11.3; 11.c; 13.2; 13.3; 13.a; 13.b; 14.2; 15.1; 15.2; 15.3; 15.9 |
| Data reporter |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Organisation |
Kenya National Bureau of Statistics |
| Contact person(s) |
Senior Manager |
| Contact organisation unit |
Food Monitoring, Nutrition and Environment Statistics Division |
| Contact person function |
Compiling Environment and Natural resources Statistics |
| Contact phone |
+254-202-911-000 |+254-202-911-001 |
| Contact mail |
PO BOX 30266-00100 |
| Contact email |
dps@knbs.or.ke |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: NA [a] An open-ended intergovernmental expert working group on indicators and terminology relating to disaster risk reduction established by the General Assembly (resolution 69/284) is developing a set of indicators to measure global progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework. These indicators will eventually reflect the agreements on the Sendai Framework indicators. |
| Unit of measure |
Number |
| Classifications |
N/A |
| Data sources |
National Disaster Operation Centre |
| Data collection method |
Administrative data |
| Data providers |
National Disaster Operation Centre |
| Data compilers |
KNBS |
| Institutional mandate |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) is established under the Statistics Act, 2006 as the principal agency of the Government for collecting, analyzing and disseminating statistical data in Kenya and as the custodian of official statistical information. |
| Rationale |
The indicator will build bridge between the SDGs and the Sendai Framework for DRR. Increasing number of national governments that adopt and implement national and local DRR strategies, which the Sendai Framework calls for, will contribute to sustainable development from economic, environmental and social perspectives. |
| Comment and limitations |
N/A |
| Method of computation |
N/A |
| Validation |
N/A |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
N/A |
| Quality management |
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics is ISO certified based on 9001:2015 Standard requirements. The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control, are carried out following the methodological framework and standards established by the KNBS, in compliance with the Internationally acceptable standards |
| Quality assurance |
The KNBS adheres to Kenya Statistical Quality Assurance Framework (KesQAF) that underlines principles to be assured in managing the statistical production processes and output. Data consistency and quality checks are conducted through Technical Working Groups (TWGs) before publication and dissemination. |
| Quality assessment |
The processes of compilation, production, publication and dissemination of data, including quality control are subjected to a set criteria and standards to ensure conformity. |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
Data is available from 2017 on annual basis |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
N/A |
| Metadata last updated | Aug 28, 2025 |