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This World Resources Institute guide provides a framework for evaluating Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDCs) for the 2015 Paris climate agreement. It outlines criteria for 'strong' INDCs, emphasizing the need for quantified results, scientific alignment (peaking emissions by 2020), transparency in methodology, and integration with national political processes to ensure feasibility.

• A strong INDC is characterized by being equitable, ambitious, and aligned with scientific requirements to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. It must be linked to national priorities, be feasible to implement, and be communicated transparently to allow for progress measurement.
• Countries can present mitigation contributions as 'actions' (specific measures like policies and projects), 'results' (specific targets such as GHG emission levels or renewable energy growth), or a combination of both. Quantified results are preferred as they improve credibility with markets and funders, facilitate the tracking of GHG effects, and allow for easier estimation of global aggregate effects.
• To align with science and the UNFCCC goal of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius, global emissions must peak in 2020 and net GHG emissions must be eliminated in the long term. The document warns that delaying emission reductions is costly and potentially impractical due to the time required for system transitions, such as upgrading power plants or renewing vehicle fleets.
• Equity and ambition in an INDC are measured by a country's potential to act based on its emission responsibilities, economic capacity (such as GDP per capita), vulnerability, and adaptation capacity. Ambition is demonstrated when a contribution maximizes the potential for transformation in key sectors like energy and forests.
• For an INDC to be effectively implemented, it must be integrated with national priorities, policies, and institutions rather than existing in a vacuum. This requires high-level political commitment, clear mandates, coordination between national agencies, and an inclusive process that reflects stakeholder views.
• Feasibility of an INDC depends on the clear description of legal authorities, policy instruments (whether planned, adopted, or in place), and the identification of necessary means of implementation. For developing countries, this includes specifying the type and quantity of international aid required to achieve specific aspects of the INDC.
• Transparency in an INDC is essential for calculating the cumulative global impact of commitments and determining if they align with the 2-degree Celsius target. Transparency requires disclosing the baseline scenario, implementation timelines, scope (sectors, gases, geography), and the methodological assumptions used for GHG accounting.

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