Incoming NDC Partnership Co-Chair Brazil Presents NDC 3.0 to UNFCCC, Calling for Global Climate Action
Incoming NDC Partnership Co-Chair Brazil Presents NDC 3.0 to UNFCCC at COP29
Baku, Azerbaijan, 16 Nov. 2024 — The Government of Brazil presented its NDC 3.0 to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) at COP29, aiming to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions between 59% and 67% by 2035 compared to 2005 levels.
A member of the Troika of UNFCCC COP Presidencies, Brazil is leading a coordinated effort to raise NDC ambition and implementation as a part of the Troika’s Roadmap to Mission 1.5. At COP29, Environment and Climate Change Minister of Brazil Marina Silva called on countries to urgently increase their ambition, as countries prepare the next round of NDCs due next year.
Brazil will further steer collective action as the incoming Co-Chair of the NDC Partnership. The Government of Brazil will step into the role of Co-Chair in January 2025, taking over the seat currently occupied by the Republic of Rwanda, chaired by Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Environment.
Future NDC Partnership Co-Chair of Brazil, represented by Environment and Climate Change Minister Marina Silva: “Brazil is looking forward to assuming the role of Co-Chair of the NDC Partnership — a coalition that has been instrumental in driving a collective approach to climate action and supporting similar country efforts around the world. Scaling up cooperation and increasing ambition in the next round of NDCs is more critical now than ever. The NDC Partnership plays a critical role in mobilizing collaboration to support developing countries and drive implementation.”
Lars Aagaard, Minister for Climate, Energy and Utilities of the Kingdom of Denmark: “The need for more global climate action is evident. With their new NDC, Brazil is presenting a path towards net-zero in 2050. It’s time for all countries to respond to the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake and the next round of NDCs can be a vehicle for transformational change. G20 countries must pave the way, and Denmark is pushing for the EU to submit an ambitious NDC well ahead of COP30. I look forward to Co-Chair the NDC Partnership with Brazil, as the coalition continues to provide expertise and dedicated resources for developing countries.”
Dr. Valentine Uwamariya, Minister of Environment of the Republic of Rwanda: “We have the opportunity to raise ambition to the highest possible level and set a clear path for implementation, backed by adequate financing and means of implementation. The NDC Partnership is supporting 66 countries to enable action on the ground. As Rwanda prepares to hand over its Co-Chair seat to Brazil, we look forward to Brazil’s continued leadership and to ensuring the Partnership empowers a collective response."
The current and incoming Co-Chairs of the Partnership help to guide the coalition of more than 130 countries and more than 100 institutions towards more ambitious and urgent climate action that drives sustainable development globally.
For more information on climate action in Brazil including the NDC launched this week, please visit the Brazil country page here.
For media inquiries: Caity Pinkard, Communications Manager, NDC Partnership Support Unit: caitlin.pinkard@ndcpartnership.org
About the NDC Partnership
The NDC Partnership is a global coalition, bringing together more than 200 members, including more than 130 countries, developed and developing, and more than 100 institutions to deliver on ambitious, transformational climate action that helps achieve the Paris Agreement and drive sustainable development.