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Integrating hard-to-abate industries in the process of preparing and implementing NDCs

Integrating hard-to-abate industries in the process of preparing and implementing NDCs

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organisations

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
United Nations Industrial Development Organization

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic
Materials & Manufacturing
Topic 2
Mitigation
Topic 3
Technical Assistance & Project Preparation

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers
Technical Assistance Providers
Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs
Project Developers
Advisors & Consultants

Relevant Geography

Global
Integrating hard-to-abate industries in the process of preparing and implementing NDCs

Resource Summary

This Technology Executive Committee (TEC) Brief aims to inform countries about technology and policy options for hard-to-abate industries (HAI), particularly in the steel, cement, and chemical and petrochemical sectors. It provides implementable policy examples that can be adapted to national contexts for low-carbon industrial transformation and offers recommendations to attract finance and mobilize investment for decarbonization. For instance, the brief highlights hydrogen-based steelmaking as a key innovation in the steel industry. The brief also provides practical guidelines for policymakers, covering areas such as definitions and standards, electrification, green public procurement, research and development, economic and regulatory incentives, and other decarbonization policies for HAI.

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