0.10%
Share of global GHG emissions
Extracted from the CAIT Climate Data Explorer (2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute. #135
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. #143
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
Nepal submitted its second NDC in December 2020.
Key highlights from the NDC
- Nepal’s second NDC has set activity-based and policy targets in key areas that it aims to achieve by 2030.
- Nepal's second NDC is more ambitious in terms of its sectoral coverage (Energy; Industrial Processes and Product Use; Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use; and Waste/Sanitation), and contribution, given the strengthened policy measures and update on sectoral targets, which will contribute to cumulative emission reductions.
- For the first time, the country has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045.
- Nepal plans to develop an Action Plan for integrating Gender Equity and Social Inclusion in achieving NDC targets.
- All 753 local governments will prepare and implement climate-resilient and gender-responsive adaptation plans by 2030.
- Nepal’s revised National Climate Change Policy in 2019 highlights adaptation priorities and actions that aims to build a climate resilient society.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
- Agriculture
- Biodiversity
- Disaster risk management
- Energy
- Forest
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Settlement
- Tourism
- Transport
- Waste/Sanitation
How UNDP’s Climate Promise is helping Nepal
The Climate Promise is being delivered in collaboration with key partners. Thanks to our partners in Nepal:
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Despite facing adversities, young people continue to be at the forefront of climate action, raising hopes and inspiring change.
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Focal Points
Krib Sitathani
Regional Coordinator for the Climate Promise, UNDP Asia and the Pacific
Pragyajan Yalamber Rai
Portfolio Manager, UNDP Nepal