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This WRI expert note analyzes the relationship between the Paris Agreement's enhanced transparency framework (ETF) and the credibility of nationally determined contributions (NDCs). It argues that NDC credibility depends on target clarity, institutional capacity, policy adoption, and policy outcomes. The authors explain how biennial transparency reports (BTRs) allow the international community to identify 'implementation gaps' and how the process of reporting helps countries refine future targets for greater transparency and achievability.

This May 2021 briefing from the Climate Action Tracker (CAT) analyzes the impact of recent Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) updates and net-zero pledges on global warming projections. It finds that while recent commitments have lowered the estimated end-of-century warming to 2.4°C, this remains significantly above the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal, and current policies are still on track for 2.9°C of warming.

A statement from the Basel Action Network and other environmental organizations opposing the United States government's intent to selectively ratify the 1989 Basel Convention while refusing to implement the 1995 Basel Ban Amendment.

The document records the agreements reached during the General Assembly of the Ibero-American Program of Science and Technology for Development (CYTED), held in Chiclayo, Peru, on November 18 and 19, 2019. The assembly, attended by 14 signatory organizations, focused on administrative appointments, the approval of thematic networks and strategic projects for 2020-2023, and the election of the Secretary General.