Africa: 40th UNDP-Supported Country Submits Its COP 21 Pledge to Tackle Climate Change

New York — The UN Development Programme (UNDP) welcomed the presentation of the Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) from St. Vincent & the Grenadines, marking the completion of the 40th such INDC supported by UNDP to date.

For the last year, countries have worked tirelessly to identify actions and targets for curbing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change to develop their INDCs, which are widely seen as the centerpiece of the Paris climate change agreement. UNDP, with support from donors and partners , has been a key partner in the INDC process and has directly supported countries - many among the world's poorest and most vulnerable - to finalize their INDCs. In addition to direct support, UNDP and partners have hosted regional dialogues, developed an INDC guidance document, and co-organized an INDC Global Forum in Morocco.

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