Bahamas

The Bahamas submitted its first Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2016, followed by an updated version in 2022. Most recently, in November 2025, the Bahamas submitted its NDC 3.0.

The country commits to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 30% below 2010 levels by 2035, with implementation 100% conditional on international climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building support.

Mitigation priorities include expanding renewable energy to 45% of the national energy mix, electrifying transport with 50% of new vehicle sales as electric vehicles and 30% hybrid by 2035, reducing emissions from industrial processes and product use, implementing waste-to-energy solutions alongside improved waste management systems and enhancing carbon sinks through restoration of seagrass, mangroves and coral reefs.

Adaptation priorities include water security and climate resilient infrastructure, climate-smart agriculture and food systems, health systems strengthening and climate-informed public health, coastal and marine ecosystems protection, resilient tourism and infrastructure and disaster risk management and early warning systems.

The Bahamas' NDC 3.0 was coordinated by the Climate Change and Environmental Advisory Unit (CCEAU), with key contributions from national agencies and experts.