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Bangladesh

New or Updated NDC

Analysis of Updated NDC
Timeframe 

January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2030

Relevant context 

Small South Asian developing country that is susceptible to extreme weather events exacerbated by climate change.

Process for developing NDC 

This update was developed through a “structured process involving stakeholders from relevant ministries and agencies. Stakeholder consultations were also held, with participants from academia, the private sector and reporters.

This updated NDC is described as the product of lessons learned from Bangladesh’s preparation of its 2015 Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC), NDC implementation roadmap and action plan in 2018, and from its National Communications to the UNFCCC.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism 

Bangladesh prepared an NDC implementation roadmap and action plan and is currently creating a workable Measurement, Reporting and verification (MRV) system to maintain transparency and verification of its mitigation efforts and outcomes.

Summary of gender reference 

Bangladesh highlights numerous policy initiatives and plans for achieving the goals in its Updated NDC. One of these plans includes a reference to women - the National Action Plan for Clean Cooking promotes "access to climate funds, leveraging government funds to finance women-led businesses, and lobbying for additional financing options from international donors."

Bangladesh Updated NDC
Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC
Yes
Submitted language
English
Submitted translation
No
NDC commitments
Mitigation
Adaptation
Type of support
Conditional
Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned
No
Monitoring and/or implementation
Implementation
Reference to women/gender
Yes
Gender Tags
B

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe 

2015-2030

Relevant context 

Bangladesh is a least developed, highly climate vulnerable country whose emissions are less than 0.35% of global emissions. Impacts of climate change already affecting the livelihoods of much of our population.

Process for developing NDC 

This INDC has been prepared through consultation and dialogue with the Government’s Advisory and Technical Committees, which include a range of stakeholders including line ministries, Planning Commission, technical departments, professionals, experts, and the private sector.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism 

Bangladesh acknowledges that monitoring and evaluation of adaptation policies and programmes is crucial to ensure that resources are well utilized to increase the overall resilience of our people. The objective is to mainstream adaptation initiatives in a National Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system that is being planned.

Bangladesh NDC
Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC
Yes
Submitted language
English
Submitted translation
No
NDC commitments
Mitigation
Adaptation
Type of support
Conditional
Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned
Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation
Monitoring
Reference to women/gender
No

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