Climate Action to Boost Global GDP Growth: OECD-UNDP

Europe's best bet: Doubling down on the climate transition

Despite recent geopolitical headwinds and a slowdown in legislative ambition, momentum behind the EU’s climate transition remains strong. At this defining moment for the European Union’s global role, reaffirming a clear commitment to decarbonisation is essential. It provides certainty for investors, enhances the security of European citizens, and reinforces trust in global cooperation. Although the […]

Climate action to boost global GDP growth: OECD-UNDP

What is an NDC and why is it important for the climate?

What is an NDC and what does it contain?  Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are documents that outline the climate pledges of the Parties that signed the Paris Agreement. The sum of these commitments contributes to combatting climate change, while promoting sustainable development and poverty eradication. According to the 2015 Paris Agreement, Parties have a legally binding duty to present their NDCs every five years, with the aim of l…

Accelerated climate action can be a driver of growth and development - Caribbean News Global

PARIS, France – Ambitious climate targets that are underpinned by robust implementation and investment plans can provide economic opportunities, unlock investment, and support sustainable development and growth, while facilitating low-emission transitions, according to a new joint report by the OECD and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Investing in Climate for Growth and Development: The Case for Enhanced Nationally Determined Co…