Preparing INDCs – Progress and lessons learnedSide Event on assessment of INDCs and policies

5 June 2015

Markus Hagemann

m.hagemann@newclimate.org

www.newclimate.org

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Progress of INDCs

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A large number of countries have started, few submitted

80% of consulted countries stated they started their INDC process

10 INDCs have been submitted to the UNFCCC

Steady progress since MarchCountries consulted: 123

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By June 58% of global emission expected to be covered

Submission wave expected in September before the publication of the

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Most countries received funding

Little more than half received funding to date

Little less than ¼ in process toward funding

19% did not apply

Number of responses: 115

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More than 50% of countries see adaptation as a major component

Climate change adaptation plans form a major component of the INDC for the majority of countries

Number of responses: 44

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Lessons learned

1. What to include in INDCs

2. How to mitigate limited capacity

3. How to secure broad participation and support

Major Challenges in INDC preparation

“Too short timeframes for undertaking processes” (88%)

“Lack of certainty on what to be included in INDCs” (71%)

“Limited expertise for assessing mitigation options” (71%)

“Securing high-level political support” (61%)

“Lack of understanding in other sectors/ ministries” (59%)

Number of responses: 44

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Opportunities from the INDC process

“Improved international communication”

“Enhanced engagement of stakeholder in climate change planning”

“Acceleration of national climate change policy process”

“Improved national processes”

“Improved domestic communication between government, CSO and public”

Number of responses: 44

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Type - Broad range of INDC components

Number of responses: 44

Aspirational long term goal

Short term target – base year

Short term target – Below BAU

Short term target – intensityGH

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Renewable targets

Efficiency target

Forestry targetsNon

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Actions and policies

Institutional development

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