Implementing Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

How countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are implemented and improved upon over time will determine whether the long-term temperature goal of the Paris Agreement is achieved. Each country will prepare for and implement its NDC in different ways, based on the nature of its NDC, how the NDC was first developed, and its national circumstances. Nevertheless, this report identifies some common features of the NDC implementation process, including:

• Aligning NDC implementation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs);
• Taking stock of the NDC and reviewing the analysis underpinning the NDC;
• Prioritising policies and measures;
• Assessing capacities, institutions, and regulatory frameworks required for implementation;
• Engaging stakeholders;
• Costing of implementation options, formulating strategies to finance NDCs, and scaling up climate finance in a more integrated and sustainable way; and
• Monitoring and reporting of NDC progress and achievement, which can inform any adjustments to implementation plans.

In addition, successful NDC implementation can help countries prepare for their next NDC submission and increase ambition to achieve the Paris Agreement’s goals.