Guidance on NAMA Design: Building on Country Experiences

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Least Developed Countries (LDCs)
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National
Project-Level
Expertise Level
Generalist
Resource Type
Guidance and Frameworks
Guidance

The document/tool itself provides detailed guidance

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Outputs Provided
Guidance on best practices for the development of NAMAs
Language
English
Developer or Source
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

This guidebook aims to support developing countries in the NAMA development and implementation process by providing guidance and good practices on the key aspects of NAMAs, including the policy framework; potential types of actions; financing; institutional arrangements and the roles of different actors; and MRV procedures.

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