Challenges and lessons learned in the preparation of intended nationally determined contributions

The document provides a synthesis of challenges and lessons learned from the preparation of intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) by UNFCCC Parties prior to the Paris Agreement. It aims to support the implementation and development of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) by improving clarity and ambition. The findings are based on NewClimate Institute research, including two surveys of developing country representatives, and incorporate examples from GIZ's work with over 30 partner countries to address thematic challenges.

• The process of preparing intended nationally determined contributions (INDCs) yielded challenges and lessons that are highly relevant for the subsequent implementation and development of nationally determined contributions (NDCs), specifically regarding their ambition and clarity.
• The report's synthesis is derived from NewClimate Institute research, which included two major surveys conducted with representatives from developing countries both before and after the INDC preparation process.
• The document includes examples of how to resolve thematic challenges, utilizing data from GIZ's support of INDC development across more than 30 partner countries.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2016). Challenges and lessons learned in the preparation of intended nationally determined contributions. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/challenges-and-lessons-learned-in-the-preparation-of-intended-nationally

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. Challenges and lessons learned in the preparation of intended nationally determined contributions. 2016. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/challenges-and-lessons-learned-in-the-preparation-of-intended-nationally.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2016challenges, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{Challenges and lessons learned in the preparation of intended nationally determined contributions}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2016}, month = mar, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/challenges-and-lessons-learned-in-the-preparation-of-intended-nationally}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }