International Thematic Study on the Global Stocktake

The report examines the role of the Global Stocktake (GST) in enhancing national climate action and international cooperation, specifically focusing on the alignment of finance flows under Articles 2.1c and 9 of the Paris Agreement. It highlights a significant shortfall in international climate finance for developing countries, particularly for adaptation and loss and damage. The study suggests that the GST could improve progress by standardising reporting metrics, bridging the gap between long-term strategies (LT-LEDS) and near-term Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and developing a registry for the demand and supply of climate finance. However, it notes that countries have not yet initiated preparations for the GST, indicating a need for better communication regarding its relevance.

• There is a substantial gap between the amount of international climate finance provided and the actual needs of developing countries, with a disproportionate amount of funding directed toward mitigation rather than adaptation and loss and damage.
• The study identifies a disconnect between Long Term Low Emissions Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), suggesting the GST should help align short-term actions with long-term goals to facilitate just transitions to net zero emissions.
• To improve the delivery of international climate finance, the GST should focus on standardising reporting methodologies and developing specific metrics for adaptation, as these are currently complex and lack coordination between national ministries.
• The GST is identified as the primary mechanism under the UNFCCC for addressing the alignment of finance flows (Article 2.1c), but it faces methodological gaps regarding how to measure this alignment and access data from non-Party stakeholders.
• Research indicates that none of the five countries studied have begun preparations for the GST, suggesting that the purpose and relevance of the process remain unclear to national governments.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2022). International Thematic Study on the Global Stocktake. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/international-thematic-study-on-the-global-stocktake

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. International Thematic Study on the Global Stocktake. 2022. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/international-thematic-study-on-the-global-stocktake.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2022international, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{International Thematic Study on the Global Stocktake}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2022}, month = sep, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/international-thematic-study-on-the-global-stocktake}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }