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What is just transition

WEBTransitions are often disruptive – and deliberate effort is needed to make them smooth. A just transition strategy, embedded within short- and long-term climate …

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What are NDCs and how do they drive climate action

WEBNationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs, are countries’ self-defined national climate pledges under the Paris Agreement, detailing what they will do to help …

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What is climate change mitigation and why is it urgent

WEBWhat is the 1.5°C goal and why do we need to stick to it? In 2015, 196 Parties to the UN Climate Convention in Paris adopted the Paris Agreement, a landmark …

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Climate change is a matter of justice – here’s why

WEBClimate change is a human rights issue. All people should have the agency to live life with dignity. However, the climate crisis is causing loss of lives, livelihoods, language, and …

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What is circular economy and why does it matter

WEBCurrently, only 7.2 percent of used materials are cycled back into our economies after use. This has a significant burden on the environment and contributes to the climate, …

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Comoros Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status The Union of the Comoros submitted its revised NDC in November 2021. Key highlights from the NDC In its revised NDC, the Union of the Comoros commits to an …

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Gender and NDCs: Country Progress and Key Findings

WEB5 there is a wealth of evidence available on gender across many sectors, the challenge is to find it, apply it to the national context, and re-apply a gender analysis

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360-degree crisis, 360-degree response Climate Promise

WEBIn these contexts, climate change is acting as a threat multiplier, exacerbating sources of tension and magnifying vulnerabilities. Yet while they are on the frontlines of …

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Niger Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Niger submitted its updated NDC in December 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Niger enhanced its adaptation and mitigation ambition and updated its NDC based …

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Paraguay Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Paraguay submitted its revised NDC in July 2021. Key highlights from the NDC Paraguay maintained the same level of mitigation ambition, with a 10% unconditional …

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Ghana Gender Analysis and Climate Change Climate Promise

WEBNationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and embodies efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and …

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Ghana Climate Promise

WEBNDC Status Ghana submitted its revised NDC in November 2021. Key highlights from the NDC With more ambition across sectors and the inclusion of new greenhouse gases, …

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