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New or Updated NDC

Analysis of Updated NDC

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 technical consultations for this update, to which relevant departments and organizations contributed.

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 its six committees, one is tasked with overseeing climate change mitigation and adaptation, by "overseeing and reporting on actions undertaken within the framework of the NDC,” with further support from “the [country’s’] Climate Change Adaptation sub-working committees.”

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 activities dealing with sustainable resource management.

Moreover, gender mainstreaming is recognized as important in addressing climate hazards and loss and damage. Gender considerations, social protection and risk finance capacity will all be included “to prepare for and recover from potential loss and damage resulting from climate change.”

Gender-sensitive approaches are mentioned throughout the section on agriculture. These include “gender inclusive production systems and value enhancement for small-holders, producer and processing SMEs, cooperatives and associations.” Gender and socially inclusive considerations within the agriculture, fisheries and livestock sectors are also taken into account.

Myanmar 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	Yes
Monitoring and/or implementation	Implementation
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS
Context of gender reference	Adaptation Mitigation

Analysis of Original NDC

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 from other line ministries. The NDC has been prepared through the review of key documents and a government drafting and validation process with all line ministries.

In addition, the development of the National Climate Change Strategy and its associated action plans will provide a platform for the coordination of stakeholders involved in the implementation of the NDC.

Concerning adaptation, a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) will be developed to plan, cost, and guide actions to meet adaptation objectives and priorities. The NAPA implementation will be continued as planned in the document submitted to the NDC.

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 activities. The second and third are separate needs assessments for mitigation and adaptation activities respectively which have to be carried out to identify specific requirements and gaps in technology, finance and to identify capacity building requirements in both areas. This has been detailed out in section 5 - Means of implementation. Fourth, mobilizing resources for policy development, identification and purchase of suitable technologies for planned actions will be required. Implementation of projects can then begin and finally the fifth aspect of the plan will need to be implemented; a monitoring system will assist with the implementation of the plan at many stages.

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 development; a more consistent inclusion of civil society perspectives; the empowerment of groups at risk of the short and long-term impacts of climate change, (such as children and other younger members of society); and the integration of gender considerations into climate change policy design.

Myanmar 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 Implementation
Reference to women/gender	Yes
Gender Tags	GS

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