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The Progressive Platforms for Climate Action initiative supports climate change negotiators in developing countries, and their groups, to effectively participate in global climate and environmental negotiations and help achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and other multilateral agreements to…

This new report unpacks why a just transition is central to delivering the Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals, analyses key global and…

Through the power of music, young people in Uruguay are raising their voices to accelerate climate action.

A comprehensive list of NDC Guidance and Enhancement resources

NDC Status Tonga submitted its second NDC in December 2020. Key highlights from the NDC Tonga increased its ambition, compared to its first NDC , by defining and quantifying the targets, specifying measures and providing better communication and transparency methods. Mitigation targets…

This paper seeks to provide guidance and recommendations for policymakers to increase ambition in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under…

The 29th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP29) will take place from 11 to 22 November in Baku, Azerbaijan.

UNDP is supporting a holistic program in Indonesia for an energy transition with a financing strategy to go with it.

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC s) are gateways not only for advancing climate action but also for achieving sustainable development priorities such as gender equality and leaving no one behind. A rights-based approach centered on empowerment, inclusion and equity is necessary to overcome…

This report analyzes the climate commitments of 194 countries party to the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement.

By reducing the risks posed by glacial lake outburst floods and droughts, Nepal is safeguarding lives, water sources and livelihoods.

With their immense human capital, cities are huge engines of growth, contributing to nearly 70 percent of the world’s GDP. At the same time, cities consume substantial resources like energy and water, and serve as key transportation hubs, emitting substantial amounts of carbon through extensive…

NDC Status Kazakhstan submitted its third NDC in October 2025.Key highlights from the NDC Kazakhstan’s third NDC is aligned with the country’s Strategy on Achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2060.Kazakhstan’s new NDC commits to a 17 percent unconditional emission reduction target and below 1990…

This assessment unpacks key challenges and needs from regions grappling with the double burden of climate change vulnerability and conflict fragility.

UNDP has created a number of advocacy campaigns to raise awareness and push for action on climate change.

Adopted in 2015, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development was an exciting new shared vision to end poverty, rescue the planet and build a peaceful world. In the years following, countries made great strides towards its 17 interlinked goals. However, no one predicted the rise of COVID-19. In…

NDC Status Samoa submitted its third NDC in January 2026.Key highlights from the NDC Samoa's third NDC explicitly frames Samoa's ambition around keeping the 1.5°C limit alive, and has moved to a single economy-wide, absolute emissions-reduction target for 2035 and added more specific sector/sub-…

Climate-related and natural disasters can take a huge toll on vulnerable communities. More investment is needed in this area.

A new online course aims to raise awareness about the use of innovative financing mechanisms to meet development and climate goals.

With Japan's support, several infrastructure investments are being made to strengthen the resilience of local communities in Tajikistan.