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Myanmar
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Myanmar - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
LDC that is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
The development of the NDC is a nationally led process. Political guidance has been sought from the highest institutional level within the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. MOECAF has acted as NDC focal point, facilitating the inputs fro
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
Five main aspects are crucial for successful implementation of the INDC, and international support is required for each aspect. The first is the development of a clear strategy and co-ordination plan which assigns responsibilities and sets deadlines for a
Summary of Gender Reference
In relation to the overall national circumstances, it states: Myanmar recognises a number of important emerging themes which are key to addressing both future emission reductions and adaptation to climate impacts, including the need for sustainable urban
Myanmar - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Adaptation
Mitigation
|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
2021 to 2030
Relevant Context
A Least Developed Country (LDC) that is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change
Process for Developing NDC
Myanmar’s updated NDC was “largely informed by sectoral policies and plans developed through sectoral planning processes for both climate change adaptation and mitigation.” Furthermore, there were several rounds of stakeholder and techni
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
In order to promote their Climate Change Policy, Myanmar established a National Environmental Conservation and Climate Change Central Committee (NECCCCC). This Committee tackles environmental and climate change issues at the national and union level. Of i
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender is referenced eleven times throughout Myanmar’s Updated NDC. Gender equality will reportedly be ensured in all capacity building programs, where women and men can equally participate. Gender considerations will also be included in mitigation
Related Resources
We need to talk about Women’s Mental Health and Climate Change
Author
- Ruth Hollands
Year
2021
Country
Citation
Hollands, R. (2021, August 31). We need to talk about women's mental health and climate change. EmpoderaClima. Retrieved April 5, 2022, from https://www.empoderaclima.org/en/database/articles/we-need-to-talk-about-womens-health-and-climate-changeEmpower Generation: Combatting Gender Inequality and Energy Poverty through Women-Led Social Businesses
Author
- Women and Gender Constituency
Year
2017
Country
Citation
Women and Gender Constituency. (2017). Empower Generation: Combatting Gender Inequality and Energy Poverty through Women-Led Social Businesses. http://womengenderclimate.org/gjc_solutions/empower-generation-combatting-gender-inequality-and-energy-poverty-through-women-led-social-businesses/.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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