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​NDC Partnership Highlights Global Efforts on Climate Action in New York

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22 Sept. 2025, New York City — The NDC Partnership is on the ground at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Climate Week, with its members, Co-Chairs and Support Unit participating in high-level events, panels and bilateral meetings. These include the Special High-Level Event on Climate Action, hosted by the UN Secretary General, and the Climate Solutions Dialogues, which will deliver concrete recommendations to accelerate progress ahead of COP30. 

Spotlight on Country Leadership and Collaboration 

At UNGA, the NDC Partnership is spotlighting country leadership and the power of collaboration. The Support Unit is attending, speaking at and co-hosting around 50 events and meetings with members and partners, highlighting where countries stand in their NDC process and what is needed to scale action as new NDCs are submitted.  

Key events include: 

  • COP30 Presidency Roundtable “Plan to Accelerate Multilevel Climate Governance” / 22 Sept. 2025, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT, The Westin, New York Grand Central, 212 E 42nd Street 
  • Solutions Dialogue on Accelerating Adaptation Implementation and Investment / 22 Sept. 2025, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT 
  • Solutions Dialogue on Climate Finance: Renewing Dynamism and Political Support Ahead of COP30 / 22 Sept. 2025, 2–4 p.m. EDT, UN Headquarters
  • Mobilizing Finance for Adaptation and Resilience: Addressing Systemic Risks to Safeguard Global Financial Stability / 23 Sept. 2025, 9–11 a.m. EDT, 40 West 20th Street 
  • High-Level Consultation Roundtable: OECD-UNDP Report: Investing in Climate for Growth and Development / 23 Sept. 2025, 10–11:30 a.m. EDT, Conference Room 3, UN Headquarters 
  • High-Level Ministerial Roundtable on Unlocking a Resilient Future: Climate and Nature Synergies towards COP30 / 23 Sept. 2025, 12–1 p.m., EDT, Conference Room 7, UNGA Venue, UN Headquarters 
  • Solutions Dialogue on Accelerating Credible Transition Planning for Net-Zero by Non-State Actors / 23 Sept. 2025, 12:30–2 p.m. EDT, 685 3rd Avenue 
  • Decade of Paris Agreement: Maldives’ Climate Action and Partnerships for Resilience / 23 Sept. 2025, 1:30–2:30 p.m. EDT, Conference Room 12, UN Headquarters 
  • Building Resilient Cities, Industries and Infrastructure Through Multilevel Governance / 23 Sept. 2025, 1:30–3 p.m. EDT, 295 Madison Avenue 
  • Future-Proofing Climate and Nature Action: Lessons from the Nexus of Water, Biodiversity and Business Value / 23 Sept. 2025, 3–3:45 p.m. EDT, Chelsea Walls, 231 10th Avenue
  • Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) Solution Dialogue / 23 Sept. 2025, 3–3:30 p.m. EDT, Conference Room 3, UN Headquarters 
  • Mobilizing Capital for Climate Solutions in Emerging Markets / 24 Sept. 2025, 2–6 p.m. EDT 
  • Special High-Level Event on Climate Action / 24 Sept. 2025, 2–7 p.m. EDT, Conference Room 3, UN Headquarters
  • From New York to Belém: Enhancing Mangrove and Coral Reef Action through Climate Policy / 24 Sept. 2025, 3–4:30 p.m. EDT, The Rockefeller Foundation, 5th Avenue 
  • New York Climate Week High-Level Roundtable: The Ambition Gap — Shaping the NDC Narrative for COP30 and Beyond / 25 Sept. 2025, 2:30–4 p.m. EDT, OASIS, 315 W 35th Street 

The flagship event this week — the Special High-Level Event on Climate Action — will feature statements from more than 100 countries, including 90 NDC Partnership members, outlining how their NDCs will help mobilize the resources needed to deliver clean air, renewable energy and safe water to communities. 

Supporting Implementable NDCs 3.0 

The NDC Partnership has supported nearly 100 countries in preparing their NDCs 3.0. Since 2023, countries have sought and received support for a wide range of needs, from modeling and costing to coordinating government stakeholders and engaging civil society and the private sector. This work helps countries move from planning to implementation, turning NDCs into funded programs, policies and projects.   

This next generation of NDCs reflects a growing emphasis on implementation. Countries are increasingly focused on integrating climate goals into national development strategies, securing financing and building institutional capacity and relationships to deliver measurable results. 

Looking Ahead 

As global attention turns toward COP30 in Brazil, the NDC Partnership is underscoring the need for sustained support to help countries implement their NDCs. In New York, the NDC Partnership members, Co-Chairs and the Support Unit are underscoring that ambition must be matched with robust implementation — ensuring results that drive countries to raise ambition further. 

Contact [email protected] with any questions regarding NDC Partnership engagements in New York.