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Sao Tome and Principe

New or Updated NDC

Analysis of Updated NDC

Timeframe

2021-2030

Relevant context

Small island developing state that is particularly vulnerable to natural and man-made risks, in addition to the impacts of climate change

Process for developing NDC

This updated NDC is the result of broad participatory and consultative processes, which engaged key ministries, the public and private sector, experts, civil society organizations and vulnerable groups.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

STP has an institutional and legal framework that addresses environmental challenges. The updated NDC acknowledges that its implementation “based on the broad participation of the private sector as a major stakeholder…This participation is particularly visible in the agriculture, livestock, forestry, water and energy sectors and in coastal areas activities and fishery.” Moreover, women are said to play an important role in implementing STP’s NDC in relation to the water, agriculture, livestock and fisheries sectors.

Summary of gender reference

STP commits itself to integrating gender issues and women empowerment in many policy documents and strategies. An important initiative to this credit is the National Strategy for the Promotion of Gender Equality and Equity. The Government has also decided to integrate gender issues in the country’s budgetary components, allocations and sectoral programs.

Sao Tome and Principe Updated NDC

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

Analysis of Original NDC

Timeframe

Now until 2030

Relevant context

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

Process for developing NDC

No mention of process for developing NDC.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism

The country elaborated a Monitoring and Progress Report System proposal (MPR) to (NDC) according to the needs, complying with international requirements of the monitoring activities and progress of certain national contributions to adaptation and mitigation.

Sao Tome and Principe NDC

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

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Sao Tome and Principe Experiences with the NAPA Process

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Author

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Year

2020

Country

Sao Tome and Principe

Citation

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. (2020). Sao Tome and Principe Experiences with the NAPA Process. https://unfccc.int/topics/resilience/workstreams/national-adaptation-programmes-of-action/ldc-portal/country-experiences-with-napa-process/Sao-Tome-and-Principe.

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