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United Nations Development Programme: Aligning NDCs with Green Recovery Guidance Framework

Background:

• The COVID-19 pandemic presents an opportunity and challenge for green recovery.
• Only 21% of recovery funds effectively address environmental dimensions.
• This framework helps align recovery measures with National Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement to prevent emissions lock-in and support climate goals.

Objective:

• Provide a step-by-step process to design and assess COVID-19 green recovery options.
• Enhance climate action by integrating NDC targets and strategies into recovery plans.

Key Concepts:

• Green Recovery: A holistic approach that prioritizes climate resilience and aligns with the Paris Agreement goals and SDGs.
• Aligning NDCs & Recovery: Incorporate NDC long-term trajectories, targets, and assessment processes into short-term recovery plans.

Step-by-Step Framework:

STEP I: Understanding Context and Needs

• Identify national strategies (NDCs, development plans, COVID-19 responses).
• Define country's climate-COVID profile focusing on economic/social impacts, gaps in strategy.

STEP II: Aligning Climate-COVID-19 Recovery

• Prioritize NDC measures for recovery based on environmental, social, inclusive criteria (e.g., job creation, inclusivity).
• Screen actions with tools like the Green Recovery Benefits Assessment Tool (GReBAST) and Sustainability Assessment Tool.

STEP III: Securing Societal and Political Support

• Consult stakeholders to integrate just transition principles and validate the recovery plan.
• Advocate for alignment within NDC processes for social equity.

STEP IV: Financing and Implementing

• Address gaps in capacity and finance using tools like green budgeting and private financing mechanisms.
• Mobilize public, private, and blended finance (e.g., climate bonds, national funds).

STEP V: Monitoring and Evaluation

• Develop sustainability indicators to track progress and adapt as needed.
• Use tools to assess co-benefits and ensure reporting systems unify climate and development metrics.

Benefits:
Accelerate climate-aligned recovery while fostering resilience, equity, and sustainable transformation.
Outputs:
Enhanced economic recovery plans with climate integration, improved stakeholder buy-in, and solid finance mobilization.

For detailed tool descriptions and further reading, please refer to the full document.