THE IMPACT OF PRO--ENVIRONMENTAL ECONOMIC PROJECTS ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN KENYA

Due to the degradation of the environment emanating from human use and interconnectivity it was found necessity to introduce the idea of sustainable development to combat climate change and to protect the environment. The impact of pro-environmental economic projects on the implementation of sustainable development goals can be understood within the context of the sustainable development paradigm. Pro-environmental economic initiatives could make a substantial contribution to Kenya's efforts to achieve its sustainable development targets, notwithstanding any potential obstacles. This study investigates the impact of pro-environmental economic projects on the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Kenya, a developing nation facing complex socio-economic and environmental challenges. The research analysed a dataset comprising 31 diverse pro-environmental projects, utilizing multiple variables to examine their impact on SDGs. The key variables included direct employment generation, pro-environmental impact, project cost, and productivity. The study employed statistical analyses, including correlation analysis and multiple regression, to investigate the relationships between these variables and the SDG Index. The findings revealed that direct employment generation emerged as a critical driver of SDG implementation in Kenya, demonstrating a strong positive correlation with SDG achievement. However, other variables, including pro-environmental impact, project cost, and productivity, did not exhibit statistically significant relationships with the SDG Index. These results underscored the multifaceted nature of sustainable development and highlighted the central role of employment generation in advancing Kenya's progress towards SDGs. The study's implications extend to both policy and practice, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing employment-centric initiatives within the broader framework of sustainable development. Additionally, the research underscored the need for a comprehensive and nuanced approach that considered various facets of sustainability to effectively address the complex challenges faced by developing nations like Kenya on their path to achieving SDGs.