NDC Update Report November 2018

The NDC Update Report November 2018 examines the 'Ambition' of governments in implementing the Paris Agreement. Based on a survey of 92 policymakers and experts, the report finds that while confidence in initial NDC implementation is high, there is a critical lack of long-term strategic planning. It argues that focusing solely on first-round NDCs is insufficient, as the Paris Agreement requires a transition to net zero emissions. The report advocates for a 'whole of government' approach and the development of long-term visions to guide sector transformation, financial shifts from 'brown to green' investments, and more ambitious second-round pledges in 2020.

• A survey of 92 policymakers and experts indicates that while confidence in the implementation of current NDCs remains high, long-term strategies are not yet a prominent part of planning practices. This lack of long-term vision leaves stakeholders without a clear understanding of the implications of future transition pathways.
• The report argues that governments and international organisations have focused excessively on the first round of NDCs rather than planning for the deep emission reductions required to meet the Paris Agreement's long-term goals, which necessitate a move to net zero emissions for all countries.
• There is a risk that updated NDCs will lack credibility or ambition because ambition raising is not viewed as a continuous process. The report suggests that establishing long-term strategies can make ambition raising more predictable and help resolve challenges related to finance, investment, and action identification.
• To prepare for the 2020 round of pledges, the report identifies several critical focus areas: institutional anchoring of NDC processes, determining the full potential for ambition raising at the sector level, shifting financial flows from 'brown to green' investments, and increasing transparency to encourage political leaders.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2018). NDC Update Report November 2018. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-november-2018-ambition-taking-a-long-term-perspective

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. NDC Update Report November 2018. 2018. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-november-2018-ambition-taking-a-long-term-perspective.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2018ndc, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{NDC Update Report November 2018}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2018}, month = dec, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-november-2018-ambition-taking-a-long-term-perspective}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }