1. Themes
  2. Commitments and Ambitions
  3. New NDCs

New NDCs

Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) need to be ambitious and lay out a path for long-term decarbonization.

2030 Goals

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Key elements of the ‘NDC 3.0’ ambition cycle are broadly complete, after countries were asked to submit new 2035 NDCs ahead of COP30. According to WRI's Climatewatch, 134 countries (including EU member states) had submitted new NDCs by 18 February 2026. Overall, the NDCs submitted for this cycle demonstrate insufficient ambition to limit warming in line with the Paris Agreement goal and suggest more must be done to act on Global Stocktake-identified gaps and ‘rachet up’ ambition.

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Countries deliver on their NDCs and demonstrate that they are on track to meet targets within Long-Term Strategies.

03

NDCs are detailed, specific, and can be used to inform investment plans and domestic budget processes, ensuring that domestic and international financing is aligned with ambitious national climate targets plans where possible.

Status

No Progress

Key elements of the ‘NDC 3.0’ ambition cycle are broadly complete, after countries were asked to submit new 2035 NDCs ahead of COP30. According to WRI's Climatewatch, 134 countries (including EU member states) had submitted new NDCs by 18 February 2026. Overall, the NDCs submitted for this cycle demonstrate insufficient ambition to limit warming in line with the Paris Agreement goal and suggest more must be done to act on Global Stocktake-identified gaps and ‘rachet up’ ambition.

Leading Actors

Cooperation is required between these actors and audiences to drive progress foward in New NDCs.

Multilateral Development Banks

IDB

Multilateral Development Banks

AfDB (Africa NDC Hub)

Multilateral Development Banks

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Alliances

NDC Partnership

Leading Countries

United Kingdom

Leading Countries

India

Leading Countries

Japan

Leading Countries

Australia

Leading Countries

New Zealand

International Organizations

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

International Organizations

United Nations Development Programme

International Organizations

NDC Support Programme

International Organizations

World Meteorological Organization

International Organizations

Global Green Growth Institute

International Organizations

Regional Pacific NDC Hub

International Organizations

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)

Key Milestones

Showcasing the key reform milestones for New NDCs that have been addressed at global events.

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Washington DC, US

WBG/IMF Spring Meetings

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  • Loss & Damage

    Discuss how international financial institutions can complement the Loss and Damage architecture by providing predictable, grant-based support for slow-onset events and climate-related mobility, while avoiding additional debt burdens

  • New NDCs

    Discussions should shift from NDC ambition to implementation at scale, focusing on how international financial institutions can help close the financing gap facing developing countries through country platforms, policy-based finance, and risk-sharing instruments

Bonn

UN meetings

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  • Loss & Damage

    The Bonn discussions should prioritize operational coherence across the WIM, the FRLD, and the Santiago Network,and how the forthcoming State of Loss and Damage Report and BTR guidance will inform funding decisions and technical support.

  • New NDCs

    Parties should discuss and address how the projected 12% emissions reduction by 2035 can be strengthened to avoid overshooting 1.5°C, especially through enhanced ambition and support from developed countries.

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Publications and educational material to deepen understanding of New NDCs.

G20 South Africa Summit: Leaders’ Declaration

New NDCs

Comprehensive joint statement from G20 leaders meeting outlining commitments to tackle global challenges through multilateral cooperation and highlighting the importance of accelerating the implementation of updated NDCs, encouraging advanced economies to lead with stronger emissions reductions and scaled-up finance, while supporting developing countries in meeting their climate targets through coordinated multilateral and national efforts.

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Nationally Determined Contributions Synthesis Report – Update

New NDCs

Report updates on the review of 64 new NDCs covering about 30 % of global emissions, showing stronger economy‑wide mitigation targets, expanded adaptation measures, and links to net‑zero goals.

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Related Topics

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