Regional Webinar on COP30 Outcomes and Status for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) in sub-Saharan Africa

Background

COP30, held in Belém in November 2025, marked a key moment in advancing the implementation of the Paris Agreement, with a strong focus on the next cycle of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC 3.0), informed by the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake.

For countries in sub-Saharan Africa, these developments are particularly relevant as many are in the process of updating or implementing their NDCs, while facing ongoing challenges related to coordination, financing and capacity.

In this context, the UN Climate Change Regional Collaboration Centres for East and Southern Africa (RCC EASA) and for West and Central Africa (RCC WACA) are organizing a regional webinar to unpack COP30 outcomes related to NDCs and support countries in advancing their climate commitments.

Objectives

The webinar aims to unpack the key COP30 outcomes relevant to NDCs and discuss their implications for the development, implementation and financing of NDC 3.0 in sub-Saharan Africa. More specifically, it will:

• Provide an overview of COP30 decisions relevant to NDCs.
• Highlight the implications of COP30 outcomes for the NDC 3.0 ambition cycle.
• Discuss emerging priorities for implementation, financing and institutional coordination.
• Identify opportunities for regional collaboration and technical support through the RCCs and partners.
• Promote knowledge exchange among countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Expected outcomes

The webinar is expected to contribute to:

• Improved understanding of COP30 outcomes and their implications for NDCs.
• Enhanced awareness of emerging priorities for NDC 3.0 development and implementation.
• Strengthened regional collaboration and knowledge exchange among African countries.
• Identification of priority areas where the RCCs and partners can provide technical support.

Target audience

The webinar will bring together stakeholders involved in climate policy and implementation, including national NDC focal points, government ministries and climate coordination units, regional and international organizations, climate finance institutions, technical partners and development agencies, as well as civil society and research institutions.