Décoder les contributions prévues déterminées au niveau national (INDC) : Guide pour comprendre les engagements des pays

The document outlines the criteria for a 'strong' INDC, emphasizing that it must be equitable, ambitious, science-based, and transparent. It provides a detailed evaluation framework based on six questions: clarity of intent, alignment with science, equity and ambition, robustness of the design process, feasibility of implementation, and transparency. The guide distinguishes between 'results-based' and 'action-based' mitigation commitments and encourages the inclusion of adaptation plans based on evidence of climate risks.

• A strong INDC is characterized by being equitable, ambitious, and aligned with scientific requirements to avoid the worst impacts of climate change, while remaining feasible and transparently communicated.
• Mitigation commitments in INDCs can take three forms: 'results' (specific targets for GHG emissions or non-GHG outcomes like renewable energy), 'actions' (specific policies and projects), or a combination of both. Quantified results are preferred as they improve credibility with markets and allow for easier global aggregation of effects.
• To align with science and the UNFCCC goal of limiting warming to 2 degrees Celsius, global emissions must peak by 2020 and net GHG emissions must be eliminated in the long term. The document warns that delaying reductions now may lead to unrealistic and costly decarbonization rates later in the century.
• Equity and ambition should be demonstrated through national context data, such as historical and projected emissions, GDP per capita, and the country's technical and economic potential for mitigation.
• Feasibility of an INDC depends on the identification of legal authorities, specific policy instruments, and the necessary means of implementation, including technology, finance, and capacity. For developing countries, this may include a specific definition of the type and amount of international aid required.
• Transparency is essential for calculating the cumulative global impact of INDCs. This requires countries to provide detailed information on their base year reference scenarios, the scope of gases and sectors covered, and the methodological assumptions used for accounting.

APA

World Resources Institute (2015). Décoder les contributions prévues déterminées au niveau national (INDC) : Guide pour comprendre les engagements des pays. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/uploads/Decoding_INDCs_French.PDF

Chicago

World Resources Institute. Décoder les contributions prévues déterminées au niveau national (INDC) : Guide pour comprendre les engagements des pays. 2015. https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/uploads/Decoding_INDCs_French.PDF.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{worldresourcesinstitute2015dcoder, author = {{World Resources Institute}}, title = {{Décoder les contributions prévues déterminées au niveau national (INDC) : Guide pour comprendre les engagements des pays}}, institution = {World Resources Institute}, year = {2015}, month = jul, url = {https://wriorg.s3.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/uploads/Decoding_INDCs_French.PDF}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }