Biblioteca

This policy document shows the conceptualization of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Kenya in the field of circular economy. It proposes incentives and strategic framework for solid waste management approach in urban areas. After reviewing Kenya’s environment policy and waste management, different scenarios are analysed in the context of climate change, taking account of several co-benefits as well as barriers and risks. 

This policy document shows the conceptualization of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Uganda in the field of sustainable energy. It proposes incentives and strategic framework for sustainable electrification in rural schools. After reviewing Uganda’s energy and education system, different scenarios are analysed in the context of climate change, taking account of several co-benefits as well as barriers and risks. 

This activity report provides an overview of measures taken to contribute to climate change mitigation during the global NDC Conference 2017 in Berlin. It presents a broad range of key messages about integrated governance, finance and transparency. 

This policy document shows the conceptualization of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Lao in the field of renewable energy. It proposes incentives and strategic framework for rural and sustainable eletrification. After reviewing Lao’s electrification system, different scenarios are analysed in the context of climate change, taking account of several co-benefits as well as barriers and risks. 

This analytical report focuses on financial risk resulting from climate variability and extreme events on long-term shifts. This pilot project represents a first step in the development of methodologies linked to climate finance, and constitutes the result of a working group composed of 16 different banks. 

This analytical documents provides an overview of the legal frameworks to implement the National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans (NBSAPs) and the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 in the context of climate change. 

This policy document gives an overview of national mitigation action to adress the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) in Ghana. The report focuses on different policy analysis which take account of capacity development challenges and financial requirements for supporting such measures in Ghana. It also provides a model of implementation schedule.

This policy document shows the conceptualization of a Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) in Ecuador, in the field of oil industry. It proposes incentives to reduce the use of resources and decrease environmental degradation. After reviewing Ecuador’s energy system, different scenarios are analysed, taking account of several co-benefits as well as barriers and risks. 

This policy document articulates UNDP’s role, approach and focus related to sustainable energy for the period 2017-2021. The aim is to foster internal programming coherence and clear communication to UNDP partners. 

This technical document analyses the linkages between excessive heat while working, health risks and climate change. Key findings and recommendations for policymakers are provided to reduce social, economic (through the decrease of productivity) and health impacts for working people. 

Este informe de actividades recoge las experiencias más significativas llevadas a cabo por el Programa Regional de Cambio Climático en América Latina y el Caribe a través de una exitosa trayectoria de seis años. La primera parte se centra en la políticas y finanzas por el cambio climático mientras, la secunda y la tercera partes abordan la mitigación del cambio climático y las posibilidades de adaptación a escala territorial.

This policy document provides examples of good practice and outlines key technical issues for Parties seeking guidance on how to prepare their Intended Nationnaly Determined Contributions (INDCs). The paper is specially designed for countries participating in the UNDP-UNFCCC (UN Framework Convention on Climate Change) Regional Technical Dialogues on INDCs held in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region, and Eastern Europe. It reflects the ideas shared during these regional dialogues. 

This policy document provides the information that countries need to inform their broader climate change and sustainable economic development objectives. This paper is based on results from a questionnaire sent to all Low Emission Capacity Building (LECB) countries, follow-up discussions, and in-person country visits. Seventeen of the 25 countries under the Programme submitted questionnaire responses, covering all geographic regions. It also focuses on four case studies : Chile, Costa Rica, Lebanon and Philippines. 

This policy document aims at analyzing Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Action (NAMA) requirements for a bus rapid transportation in Jakarta. The main objective of the Bus Rapid Transport Development in Greater Jakarta is to reduce traffic congestion, increase energy efficiency in transport, improve urban air quality, and reduce GHG emissions from urban transport. Available data of the existing corridors are analysed through a cost benefit analysis. 

Este documento de política busca brindar a los actores (gobiernos, academia, organizaciones civiles, organismos internacionales y analistas) información sobre metodologías y herramientas para llevar a cabo el Análisis del Gasto Público e Institucionalidad para el Clima (CPEIR) 

This policy document presents the Green Growth Development Strategy of Uganda. It focuses on five core areas: agriculture, natural capital management, green cities (urban development), transport and energy. Outcomes envisaged incude income and livelihoods enhancement; decent green jobs; climate change adaptation and mitigation; sustainable environment and natural resources management; food and nutrition security; resource use efficiency; and social inclusiveness and economic transformation. 

This policy document adresses Lebanon’s contributions to climate change mitigation under the UNFCCC. The report gives an overview of sustainable energy in Lebanon, includes a modelling analysis and identifies investment targets and risks in the private sector.

This activity report connects different stories which underline the work UNDP and GEF have realized so far to protect the health of the planet. Spanning all 25 years of UNDP’s partnership with the GEF, the storytellers include people from all walks of life, including subsistence farmers, civil society leaders, captains of industry and government ministers. The topics of their stories vary also widely, ranging from increasing the resilience of vulnerable communities to climate-induced risks, to ridge-to-reef approaches to conserving threatened species.

This policy document presents the first balance-sheet of The Marrakech Partnership for Global Climate Action, launched at COP22. It reveals that climate action is indeed increasing, eventhough the pace and scale of action may not be sufficient to close the gap between what Parties have pledged in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and what is required to meet the goals for adaptation that are laid down in the Paris Agreement. Various data and recommendations about climate action are provided.

This policy document is intended to be an “entry point” for advice and information on financing climate change mitigation agenda. The report includes some of the most widely-used financial instruments as well as innovative finance mechanisms and looks at their pros and cons.