Five years ago in Paris, 197 countries came together to agree on a common set of goals and principles to curb global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tackle climate change head on. Fast forward and UNDP’s Climate Promise has been working with 115 countries to enhance their NDCs in 2020.
Throughout 2020, a number of positive trends have emerged. Growing momentum towards net-zero emissions. Increasing emphasis on adaptation. More women and youth at the table. This report highlights the top 20 insights on NDCs in 2020.