Leading on Ambition: Opportunities for the Enhancement of Nationally Determined Contributions

The document argues that current Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are insufficient to limit global warming to 1.5°C and seeks to provide CVF member countries with sectoral options for enhancing their NDCs. It focuses on energy, transport, forestry, food, and agriculture to drive a low-carbon, climate-resilient pathway that aligns with sustainable development goals.

• Existing commitments within Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are inadequate to restrict the increase in global temperatures to 1.5°C, necessitating significantly stronger mitigation efforts as confirmed by the IPCC.
• The 48 member countries of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) demonstrate global leadership by committing to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050 and urging all nations to adhere to Paris Agreement goals and submit revised NDCs in 2020.
• To support the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient pathway, the paper identifies specific actions in the sectors of energy, transport, forestry, food, and agriculture, while integrating sustainable development objectives such as food security, health, and energy access.

APA

World Resources Institute (n.d.). Leading on Ambition: Opportunities for the Enhancement of Nationally Determined Contributions. https://www.wri.org/research/leading-ambition-opportunities-enhancement-nationally-determined-contributions-climate

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Leading on Ambition: Opportunities for the Enhancement of Nationally Determined Contributions. n.d. https://www.wri.org/research/leading-ambition-opportunities-enhancement-nationally-determined-contributions-climate.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitutendleading, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Leading on Ambition: Opportunities for the Enhancement of Nationally Determined Contributions}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, url = {https://www.wri.org/research/leading-ambition-opportunities-enhancement-nationally-determined-contributions-climate}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }