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NDC Status Niger submitted its updated NDC in December 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Niger enhanced its adaptation and mitigation ambition and updated its NDC based on new estimates in the Agriculture, forestry, and other land use and Energy sectors and new climate projections…

The 23rd session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues will take place in-person from 15-26 April 2024.

NDC Status Malawi submitted its updated NDC in July 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Under its updated NDC , Malawi adopted absolute economy-wide targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 : 6% unconditional, plus a further 45% conditional on support. The updated NDC …

This snapshot explores the NDC submissions, ambition, and progress made by Small Island Developing States.

Gender responsiveness refers to outcomes that reflect an understanding of gender roles and inequalities and encourage equal participation, including…

NDC Status Mali submitted its updated NDC in October 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Under its revised NDC , Mali committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 31% for energy, 25% for agriculture, 39% for land use and forestry, and 31% for waste sectors by 2030 compared to…

Under LECB support, the Capacity Building for Climate Change Mitigation in Ecuador was created to address technical and institutional capacities…

Learn more about the outcomes of COP27 for Africa and the way forward at our webinar on 12 July at 3pm EAT.

This Roadmap explores implementing nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEB) in public buildings in the Balkans+ region.

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Long-Term Strategies (LTS) can serve as building blocks to integrate ambitious climate action and…

Jennifer Baumwoll is a global climate change specialist based in New York and the global coordinator for UNDP’s Climate Promise. She has worked with UNDP for over 12 years on climate change policy and adaptation, both at Headquarters and the Regional Hub for Africa in Addis Ababa. Her work focuses…

NDC Status Philippines submitted its first NDC in April 2021. Key highlights from the NDC The Philippines commits to a projected greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction and avoidance of 75%, of which 2.71% is unconditional, for the period 2020 to 2030 for the sectors of agriculture,…

NDC Status Guatemala submitted its updated NDC in April 2022. Key highlights from the NDC Guatemala maintains its commitment to reduce projected emissions by 11.2% by 2030. This includes specific actions for the forestry and other land use, energy, agriculture, and waste sectors…

Indigenous Peoples and local communities are critical actors in the global fight against climate change and biodiversity loss. Managing approximately 25 percent of the world's land, they safeguard a significant portion of Earth's biodiversity and carbon reserves. Notably, they steward about 36…

Transparency is central to the Paris Agreement. It refers to the reliable measurement, accessible reporting, and expert review of the progress made by countries towards achieving their national climate goals and pledges. Transparency helps build trust and confidence that everyone is doing their…

As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Trinidad and Tobago is highly vulnerable to the potential impacts of climate change. Temperature increases…

Climate Action Explained takes viewers on a world tour that proves meaningful climate action is possible.

The MENA Climate Week 2023 will take place between 8 – 12 October, hosted by the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the city of Riyadh.

NDC Status Ecuador submitted its latest NDC in February 2025. Key highlights from the NDC Ecuador’s latest NDC includes for the first time an economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emission target, covering all sectors and gases.Ecuador commits to an unconditional GHG emission reduction of 7 percent…

NDC Status Nepal submitted its third NDC in May 2025 Key highlights from the NDC Nepal’s third NDC is a continuation and expansion of previous efforts. It is also aligned with the efforts in the country’s Long-term Strategy for Net-zero Emissions (LTS) (2021) to achieve net-zero emissions by…