New NDCs
Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) will need to be ambitious and lay out a path for long-term decarbonization.
2030 Goals
- Leave the next round of NDC updates with a sense of global ambition, the majority of countries making considerable and concrete advancements in their ambition.
- Provide specific attention to adaptation and resilience in this context.
StatusModerate progress
Moderate progress
- Translating the first Global Stocktake (GST) into strengthened NDCs requires high-level political ownership, integration with national sustainable development plans, and a balance between ambition and investment readiness.
- Countries must submit updated, ambitious NDCs aligning with GST outcomes to demonstrate stronger climate commitments backed by concrete implementation strategies.
Relevant Actors & Audiences
Multilateral Development Banks
IDB, AfDB(Africa NDC Hub), Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Leading Countries and Alliances
India, Japan, United Kingdom, NDC Partnership
Governments
United Kingdom, India, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Australia, New Zealand
International Organizations
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, United Nations Development Programme, NDC Support Programme, World Meteorological Organization, Global Green Growth Institute, Regional Pacific NDC Hub, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Milestones
The below events contain milestones related to New NDCs and Quantified Goals.
June
London Climate Action Week 2025
Milestones
New NDCs
Ambitious NDCs, focusing on responsibility and the urgency of the moment, are at the forefront of conversation.
4th International Conference on Financing for Development
Milestones
New NDCs
The nexus of how climate finance, and ambitious NDCs, support development is clearly articulated.
September
New York Climate Week 2025
Milestones
New NDCs
Several EMDE countries facing increased vulnerabilities move forward in the call for ambition, pushing for developed economies to do the same.
October
WBG/IMF Annual Meetings 2025
Milestones
New NDCs
At least one developed economy or G20 member commits to an ambitious NDCs.
November
UNFCCC COP30
Milestones
New NDCs
Countries expected to submit updated NDCs before COP30 indicating stronger climate commitments in line with GST.
Resources
The below resources all pertain to the topic of New NDCs and Quantified Goals.
Closer to 1.5°C: Driving Ambitions to Deliver on the Paris Agreement
Commitments and ambition, New NDCs
Lessons and Recommendations from GGGI’s Provision of Support to Member and Partner Countries in 2020-2021 for NDC Enhancement.
Submissions from Parties and non-Party stakeholders
Commitments and ambition, New NDCs
CMA 5 invited Parties to submit views on issues to be addressed as part of the 2024 workplan via the submission portal.
UNFCCC Global Stocktake Portal
Commitments and ambition, New NDCs
UNFCCC Global Stocktake Portal
Climate Watch NDC Explorer
Commitments and ambition, New NDCs
Climate Watch NDC Explorer
Climate Action Tracker
Commitments and ambition, New NDCs
The Climate Action Tracker is an independent scientific project that tracks government climate action and measures it against the globally agreed Paris Agreement aim of "holding warming well below 2°C, and pursuing efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C."
UNDP Climate Promise
Commitments and ambition, New NDCs
UNDP Climate Promise works with more than 140 countries and territories to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the challenges of climate change.