NDC Update Report

The NDC Update Report emphasizes the necessity of long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies (LTSs) to drive ambition in the 2020 NDC update cycle. Survey data indicates that while confidence in current NDC implementation remains high, over half of respondents are unclear if their governments will raise ambition in the next update, with discussions often focused on costs rather than social or environmental benefits. The report proposes eight key elements for robust LTS processes, noting that more than half of surveyed governments had not yet started the LTS process. It highlights that 13 LTSs had been submitted to the UNFCCC at the time of writing, often characterized as "living documents" with a focus on stakeholder engagement. Contributions from organizations such as the NDC Partnership, GIZ, UNDP, WRI, AFD/IDFC, LEDS-GP, and FAO underscore the need for whole-of-government scope, transparency, and sector-specific pathways—particularly in energy and agriculture—to align investments and ensure food security.

• Survey data regarding the 2020 NDC update reveals that more than 50% of respondents are unable to clarify if their government intends to increase ambition, and approximately 80% plan to submit their next NDC in 2020.
• The report identifies a gap in LTS development, noting that over half of the surveyed respondents had not begun the process, and only 70% could confirm their LTS would be consistent with Paris Agreement goals.
• The NewClimate Institute proposes eight essential elements for LTS processes, which include incorporating GHG emission pathways to 2050 and beyond, covering all economic sectors, identifying financing requirements, and aligning with 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and adaptation.
• Analysis of the 13 LTSs submitted to the UNFCCC shows that most are treated as "living documents" and prioritize participatory processes and stakeholder engagement.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2019). NDC Update Report. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-december-2019-long-term-society-wide-visions-for-immediate

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. NDC Update Report. 2019. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-december-2019-long-term-society-wide-visions-for-immediate.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2019ndc, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{NDC Update Report}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2019}, month = dec, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-december-2019-long-term-society-wide-visions-for-immediate}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }