The (I)NDCs, prepared and submitted in record time involving highlevel attention in many governments, were a successful instrument in pushing forward the adoption of the Paris Agreement at COP21. However, when stacked against the Paris Agreement’s collective longterm temperature goal of holding warming well below 2° and limiting it to 1.5°C, they do not yet deliver the required level of emissions reductions.
The Ugandan Government approved the plan to deliver on the country’s commitments to advance the Paris Agreement on climate change; Plan identifies five priority areas set by the government and begins to connect them to available partner and program resources for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
In continued celebration of World Oceans Day, the NDC Partnership is sharing three tools created by our members that can help a range of users integrate oceans into their work.
Covering more than 70 percent of Earth’s surface, the ocean is an integral part of our Earth’s natural systems. The ocean produces more than half of the world’s oxygen, and plays a key role in absorbing and storing 50 times more carbon dioxide than the atmosphere. The United Nations Division for Sustainable Development Goals explains that, “since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the ocean has absorbed about one third of the carbon dioxide released by human activities, thereby mitigating the full impact of climate change.” [1] But as global carbon dioxide levels increase, the ocean is incapable of absorbing and storing additional carbon dioxide. Rising carbon dioxide concentrations also result in widespread acidification. The effects of ocean acidification due to carbon dioxide are reflected in coral bleaching, depleted fisheries, and detrimental changes to ocean ecosystems. Additional ocean concerns beyond acidification include coastal issues that are aggravated by climate change, such as coastal erosion and sea level rise.
When it comes to knowledge tools, who you are producing them for and how you are disseminating them is just as important as what you are producing.
Talanoa is a traditional word that originates in Fiji and across the Pacific and is used to reflect a process of sharing stories, building empathy and making decisions for the collective good. Talanoa involves sharing ideas, skills, and experiences through storytelling. [1]
A key component of the NDC Partnership’s in-country engagement work is the development of a Partnership Plan. At its core, the Partnership Plan matches needs identified by country governments with resources from other Partnership members and relevant stakeholders. It is a government-led process that is designed to be flexible, and support transparency, enhance coordination among in-country and global actors, and mobilize support for NDC implementation.
El gobierno de Honduras aprobó el plan para cumplir con los compromisos climáticos nacionales y avanzar el Acuerdo de París; El plan identifica cinco áreas prioritarias establecidas por el gobierno y las conecta con los recursos disponibles de varios socios y programas para implementar acciones de mitigación y adaptación para los próximos tres años
The Honduras Government approved the plan to deliver on the country’s commitments to advance the Paris Climate Agreement; Plan identifies five priority areas set by the government and connects them to available partner and program resources to implement climate mitigation and adaptation actions for the next three years
