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Lesotho

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe 

Now until 2030

Relevant context 

LDC that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Process for developing NDC 

The NDC was informed by a broad representation of experts and stakeholder institutions in a national launching workshop. Subsequently, the respective experts consulted broadly across governmental and non-governmental stakeholder institutions and expert informants. The draft mitigation and adaptation reports were subjected to a one day validation workshop prior to consolidation by the Lead Expert. The final summary report to the UNFCCC was endorsed by national stakeholders in a validation workshop and reviewed by an appointed international institution. Subsequently the report as presented for endorsement by a relevant sub-committee of the National Assembly.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism 

Lesotho Meteorological Services in the Ministry of Energy and Meteorology is the focal point in the planning and coordination of activities for Lesotho's commitments under the UNFCCC. A National Climate Change Committee was formally established in 2013 to effectively coordinate climate change issues in the country, and acts as an advisory body to the LMS.

Summary of gender reference 

Under the heading "Gender Imperatives of Climate Change Adaptation": Women have a unique relationship with natural resources which render them more vulnerable to climate change. They are responsible for food security of families through food collection, crop production, meal preparation, and often through cultivation techniques. One of Lesotho's unique features is women's dominance in piggery and poultry farming, and this role creates an added vulnerability to climate change, due to their economic dependence on these industries. With responsibilities within the household, such as child-rearing, domestic management and meal preparation, women often work longer hours and any added challenges such as those imposed by climate change, will increase their vulnerability and workload. Therefore, climate change adaptation interventions need to include measures to reduce women's workload.

Gender Analysis Summary
Submitted NDC
Submitted language
Submitted translation
NDC commitments
Mitigation
Adaptation
Type of support
Conditional
Unconditional
Participatory process for NDC development mentioned
Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation
Monitoring
Implementation
Reference to women/gender
Yes
Gender Tags
Context of gender reference
Adaptation

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