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The fifth edition of our NDC Insights newsletter, "Where can countries reduce emissions in the next five years?" was sent out last Monday. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe here and get regular insights from us: lnkd.in/e-try2U3

The next edition of our NDC Insights newsletter is out today! The topic for this edition is, "Can we tackle non-CO₂ emissions without compromising food security?"

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AFOLU encompasses a wide range of activities, with LULUCF (land use, land use change, and forestry) representing a key subcategory focused on the role of land in carbon sequestration and emissions.

In this edition of NDC Insights, we explore a critical sector for climate action and development: the land use sector, including agriculture, forestry and other land use (often referred to as AFOLU).

The third issue of our special newsletter series on NDCs is out today. Our topic for this edition is, "Can land use deliver on climate and development goals?"

Analyzing sectoral policies for deep decarbonization: the case of national freight transportation Reaching the Paris Agreement goal requires transformative systemic change in all main emitting sectors of the economy, including freight transport. Nonetheless, current national strategies and effo...

Tackling freight emissions takes more than new roads or cleaner trucks. It requires integrated, well-planned policies that match national realities.

Read our latest paper here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Freight transport is a major emissions source—but national policies aren’t keeping up. Our latest research across 11 countries shows a clear pattern: while infrastructure is being built, the policies to manage and align it with climate goals are often missing.

Decarbonizing freight transport: beyond technologies, the issue of systemic policies Freight transportation is already responsible for at least 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and could become the highest polluting economic sector by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario.  Due t...

What is the rationale of this framework, and what lessons can be learned from its testing in 11 developing and developed countries?

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Decarbonizing freight transport: beyond technologies, the issue of systemic policies Freight transportation is already responsible for at least 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and could become the highest polluting economic sector by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario.  Due t...

In this context, the DDP developed an integrated framework, recently published in Climate Policy (2025), that provides policymakers with a method that improves the alignment between necessary ambition and action.

Decarbonizing freight transport: beyond technologies, the issue of systemic policies Freight transportation is already responsible for at least 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and could become the highest polluting economic sector by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario.  Due t...

Freight transportation is already responsible for at least 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and could become the highest polluting economic sector by 2050 in a business-as-usual scenario. Due to its intrinsic complexity and to the diversity of actors involved, it is also a hard-to-abate sector

Congratulations to our country partners in India for this publication!

"Socio-technical feasibility of coal transitions in India: Results from stakeholder interviews" now available here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti....

This wee we sent out the second installment of our special newsletter series on NDCs. For the second topic we talk about the role of Carbon Capture Storage in the transition to net zero. Not subscribed yet? Subscribe here to get exclusive insights: mailchi.mp/sciencespo/n...

Our first NDC Insights newsletter talks about fossil fuel phase-out w/ an exclusive interview with Prof. Emilio La Rovere on Brazil's NDC priorities. Not a subscriber yet? Subscribe here: mailchi.mp/sciencespo/n...

Experts from leading climate organizations and government representatives will discuss real-world examples of LT-LEDS and NDC alignment, highlighting challenges, lessons learned, and best practices.

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We are excited to introduce NDC Insights, a special newsletter series providing expert analysis of NDCs from key countries. We will feature publications and expert interviews ten years since the Paris Agreement was signed.

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💡 The more precisely countries define their needs, the easier it is for the global community to mobilize resources and structure collaborations that accelerate the transition to net zero.

How Can Countries Signal Their Cooperation Needs?
📝 Clearly outline key assumptions & dependencies in NDCs
🤝 Identify where partnerships are needed to accelerate action
📢 Communicate specific needs for technology, finance, and policy support

A long-term perspective helps identify key cooperation areas:
✅ Technology costs & availability
✅ Climate finance & investment flows
✅ Capacity building & knowledge sharing
✅ Trade regulations & global policies

Achieving ambitious national climate transitions requires international cooperation, but how can countries ensure they get the support they need?

NDC – LT-LEDS alignment guide: Aligning short-term plans with long-term ambitions This guide was developed through close collaboration between the 2050 Pathways Platform and the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Initiative (DDP) at IDDRI. In order to help countries achieve alignment of...

✅ Are there clear short- and medium-term milestones towards net-zero?
✅ Where is international cooperation essential for success?

📘 Our NDC Guide provides a framework to strengthen alignment and ambition.

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✅ Has a net-zero target or LT-LEDS been reflected?
✅ What short- and medium-term actions support long-term neutrality?
✅ Which GST (Global Stocktake) outcomes have been included, and how?

🌍 Is Your NDC Aligned with Long-Term Climate Goals?

To be truly effective, an NDC must be more than just a target—it should lay the foundation for long-term transformation. Ask these five key questions to assess content alignment:

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Results from the DDP Senegal project will be published in a few weeks.

This involved exploring different pathways of how Senegal can fulfill commitments under the Just Energy Transition Partnership with France, Germany and the EU, while achieving universal electricity access and supporting economic development.

Last week, Samba Fall, Cheikh Dieylani Diop and Ansoumana Djite from ENDA Energie in Dakar joined the DDP Secretariat in Paris for a week of intensive work to develop and model pathways for the Senegalese energy transition as part of the DDP Senegal project, supported by AFD.