Bangladesh

NDC Status

Bangladesh submitted its third NDC in September 2025.

Key highlights from the NDC

• Bangladesh's NDC 3.0 commits to an unconditional economy-wide GHG reduction target of 6.39 percent by 2035 compared to business-as-usual (BAU) and a conditional economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target of 13.92 percent by 2035.
• The NDC includes a target to achieve 25 percent of total power mix from Renewable Energy (RE) sources by 2035, enhancing energy efficiency by 19.2 percent, transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems.
• The adaptation component corresponds with Bangladesh's strong policy and institutional frameworks to advance climate adaptation, guided by the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2023-2050, the National Adaptation Programme of Action (NAPA) 2005, the Bangladesh Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan (BCCSAP) 2009, and the Bangladesh Delta Plan 2100.
• Achieving the unconditional GHG reduction target will require US$ 25.95 billion, while the conditional GHG reduction target require $90.23 billion.
• The new NDC places a strong emphasis on gender equality and social inclusion, ensuring that both adaptation and mitigation measures in all sectors foster a more inclusive society. The new NDC also stresses the importance of just transition and alignment with the sustainable development agenda.
• UNDP, in collaboration with five UN entities (UNEP, UN Women, UNIDO, FAO, UNICEF), supported the NDC implementation and the NDC revision, including by helping to integrate aspects of Circular Economy.

NAP Status

Bangladesh submitted its National Adaptation Plan to the UNFCCC in March 2023, with support from UNDP and GCF Readiness.