Advancing NDC Implementation: Policy Brief was released by UNEP in 2025. The brief examines strategies, challenges, and opportunities to accelerate Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) implementation across countries. It provides practical recommendations for policymakers to strengthen climate action and align national efforts with global climate goals.
Key Insights
Effective NDC implementation requires clear planning, robust institutional frameworks, and coordination across sectors.
Mobilizing finance and technical support is critical to achieving mitigation and adaptation targets.
Monitoring, reporting, and verification systems must be strengthened to ensure transparency and accountability.
Engagement of non-state actors—including youth, private sector, and civil society—enhances the inclusivity and impact of NDCs.
Policy coherence across national strategies, climate finance mechanisms, and development plans accelerates progress.
Sustainable NDC implementation relies on integrating climate action with social and economic development priorities.
