Credible Contributions: Bolder Plans for Higher Climate Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs

Year Published

2024

Contributing Organizations

Energy Transitions Commission (ETC)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

Topic 2

Climate Policy & Policy Engagement

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers

Relevant Geography

Global

Resource Description

This resource outlines how national energy transition strategies developed with the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) can inform and enhance updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Based on work in six countries, it shows how modeling and stakeholder engagement support more ambitious, realistic NDCs.

Why This Matters

Ahead of 2025 NDC updates, this resource offers practical guidance on using detailed transition pathways to raise ambition and improve implementation.

Key Insights

Country teams identified sector-specific mitigation actions and translated them into NDC targets
Modeling aligned with national priorities and stakeholder input improved credibility and support
Recommends including quantified emissions reductions, cross-sector collaboration, and long-term planning in NDCs
Highlights capacity needs for data, modeling, and institutional collaboration

Secondary File Resources

Secondary Resource Link(s)

Infographic: Ambition in the Next Round of NDCs Could be at Least 3 Times Higher than Current NDCs

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