Zimbabwe

Africa
Previous Zambia
0.24%
Share of global GHG emissions
Based on data from Climate Watch (CAIT 2020), developed and maintained by the World Resources Institute.
#142
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.
#146
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

Zimbabwe submitted its updated NDC in September 2021.

Key highlights from the NDC
  • Zimbabwe enhanced its climate ambition by setting a 40% economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction target by 2030, compared to business-as-usual levels, a significant increase from the 33% initial target.
  • The NDC draws on the climate policies and strategies adopted since 2015, including the Low Emission Development Strategy and the National Adaptation Plan to be finalized soon. 
  • In its NDC, Zimbabwe has updated its baseline scenario, expanded the greenhouse gas emissions and sectoral coverage and added new adaptation measures.
  • The NDC also incorporates the latest findings of the assessments on green jobs, just transition, gender analysis and youth delivered with UNDP's support.
Adaptation and resilience areas in the NDC
  • Agriculture
  • Disaster Risk Management
  • Infrastructure
  • Water

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