- Consider INDCs as statements of political ambition, both domestically and internationally
- Have a clear vision for the structure and content from the outset
- Build on existing policies, with targeted use of new analysis to fill knowledge gaps
- Build broad-based support across economic sectors through innovative approaches to consultation
- Make plans for effective implementation now, and consider how international support, finance and other mechanisms may adjust ambitions after 2015
INDCs are due to be submitted at COP21 in December 2015, but this will not be the end of their story. Each INDC should contain ‘intended’ contributions for post-2020, typically including actions stretching 10 or 15 years into the future. Many things will change during this period, including countries’ capacity to carry out further analysis and identify additional actions on climate change. INDCs, like other plans, are being produced in a context of uncertainty over future climate impacts, as well as uncertainty over the availability of international finance and other support. So countries should not expect their INDC to include every detail of the actions they hope to take long into the future, or related implementation plans. Rather, INDCs can include countries’ intentions to build on existing planning processes, such as the development of comprehensive national climate change plans, and requests for support to undertake such work.
As INDCs potentially will become NDCs (Nationally Determined Contributions) after COP21, the implementation phase will be useful in setting a benchmark for national development indicators, as well as demonstrating the feasibility and achievability of the contributions submitted. Combined with regular reviews and the ‘ratcheting up’ of ambition, this practical experience of implementation will support progress towards a pathway that limits the world to warming of 2ºC or less.
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