0.01%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #129
Climate Vulnerability Index ranking
A higher number means a higher vulnerability to climate change. Based on the ND-GAIN Index (2021), developed by the University of Notre Dame. #144
Human Development Index ranking
A lower number means a better human development score. Based on the Human Development Index (2021), developed by UNDP. NDC Status
Eswatini submitted its revised NDC in October 2021.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Eswatini adopted its first economy-wide emissions reduction target of 5% by 2030, or 14% with financial support.
- The NDC provides measures for mitigation and adaptation across sectors, which include increasing the share of renewable energy (solar, wind, biomass and hydro) to 50% in the electricity mix by 2030 relative to 2010, and landscape restoration actions, including planting 10 million trees.
- The revised NDC also integrated youth engagement, gender equality and disaster risk reduction.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Water
- Health
- Ecosystems and biodiversity
- Infrastructure