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Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Uganda - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
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| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
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| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
LDC that is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
Uganda’s contribution is based upon the priority actions of the Second National Development Plan, the 2015 National Climate Change Policy and its Costed Implementation Strategy, all of which were approved by Government. The renewable energy targets
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The implementation of the specific policies and measures is institutionalised through the National Climate Change Policy led by the authorities of the relevant sector. The Government of Uganda will continue to commit significant resources to climate chang
Summary of Gender Reference
In its summary, the NDC states: Contributions under this Intended Nationally Determined Contribution include crosscutting respect for human rights and gender-responsive climate change actions. The protection of vulnerable groups, including women, is a cro
Uganda - Updated NDC Analysis
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| Submitted Translation |
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| File Url |
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