NDC Update Report: Ambition to Action

The NDC Update Report: Ambition to Action serves as a prologue to a series of reports analyzing the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, focusing on the roles of governments, international donors, and non-state actors.

• Government representatives show a high level of political commitment to climate change, with over 80% of interviewees viewing it as a political priority and more than half reporting that their governments have conducted further analysis on necessary actions to meet NDC ambitions since COP21. However, 70% of respondents identified significant challenges to successful implementation, specifically regarding the synchronization of political and technical processes, the assessment of support needs, and obtaining buy-in from the private sector.
• International support for NDCs is emerging through increased coordination and collaboration, though practical difficulties persist in financing and linking sustainable development goals (SDGs) with climate change on the ground. The report suggests that ongoing dialogues between recipient and donor countries, alongside flexibility in support design, are critical for the development of NDCs.
• Non-state actors are increasingly active, with over 12,500 commitments registered on NAZCA, and are considered essential for the implementation and 'ratcheting up' of NDCs. Despite this, the report emphasizes that non-state actions are complementary to, rather than replacements for, government policies, which are required to drive a broad low-carbon transition.

APA

NewClimate Institute (2017). NDC Update Report: Ambition to Action. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-ambition-to-action

Chicago

NewClimate Institute. NDC Update Report: Ambition to Action. 2017. http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-ambition-to-action.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{newclimateinstitute2017ndc, author = {{NewClimate Institute}}, title = {{NDC Update Report: Ambition to Action}}, institution = {NewClimate Institute}, year = {2017}, month = may, url = {http://www.newclimate.org/resources/publications/ndc-update-report-ambition-to-action}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }