Ecuador

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 and an additional conditional reduction of 8 percent by 2035 against a business-as-usual scenario. The new NDC also aligns with the country’s long-term decarbonization strategy 2070.
• On mitigation, Ecuador commits to maintaining an over 80 percent of renewable energy share and promoting energy efficiency, especially in the transport sector.
• On adaptation, a national vision for the health sector and a specific section for the Galapagos are included for the first time, along with updated information on climate change impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities.   
• Finally, the NDC is fully costed for the first time (US$6.5 billion, of which 27 percent unconditional and 73 percent conditional). The new NDC also identifies carbon market opportunities under Article 6, for which Ecuador expresses its intent to engage in.  
• The development of the Ecuador’s NDC showcases the UN system's valuable support under the Climate Promise. UNDP played a key role in providing technical assistance and coordinating UN entities like FAO, UNICEF, UNIDO, WHO, IOM, and UNHCR.

NAP Status

Ecuador submitted its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) in 2023, with support from UNDP and GCF Readiness Funding.