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From the forests of Ecuador to the farms of Nigeria to the city halls of Viet Nam, countries made important strides on climate action in 2025.
The latest generation of NDCs is more robust, more investible and more focused on implementation than ever before.
This report examines how countries in the region are integrating AFOLU priorities into their climate strategies.
Cabo Verde, the Central African Republic and Namibia are building up their national transparency capacities for more effective climate action.
Despite facing many challenges, Small Island Developing States are taking climate action at full speed.
Georgia, Moldova, Serbia, Ukraine and Uzbekistan are using their national climate plans to create green jobs and build more resilient communities.
Senegal’s progress on sustainable energy shows that countries in Africa can simultaneously expand energy access and pursue low-carbon development.
With determination and a deep sense of responsibility, young people are creating their own spaces to drive change in their communities.
Young climate leaders in Burundi, Guinea, Kenya, Morocco, Panama and Zimbabwe are unlocking a sustainable and inclusive future.
By pairing the expansion of renewable energy with a just transition, we can increase the world's GDP while improving lives everywhere.
This approach could also unlock US$20 trillion in cumulative savings in the energy sector and increase GDP by 21 percent.
Transparency is key to unlocking climate finance for prosperity in line with climate commitments and sustainable development goals.
