UNEP provided technical support to 64 nations as they produced their first biennial transparency reports, which chart how well nations are meeting their NDCs. Over the last few years, UNEP’s transparency-related work has backed countries as they enhance the use of national climate data, build the capacity of national climate-reporting experts and establish systems to strengthen reporting bodies.

UNEP also supported over 30 countries in advancing implementation of their NDCs. UNEP’s work supported Colombia as the nation created plans to scale up climate-related investments. UNEP’s work also supported Morocco in forging roadmaps for low-carbon development and Viet Nam in designing mangrove restoration programmes. Through peer-learning forums, UNEP supported 120 countries in the preparation of their next NDCs, due in 2025.

UNEP supported 35 developing countries in advancing efforts to accelerate low-carbon development through initiatives drawing on over US$200 million in grant funding from the Global Environment Facility, one of the financial mechanisms of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. By also mobilizing billions in co-financing from partners, countries have focused on electric mobility, energy efficiency, renewable energy and low-emission buildings. These initiatives are expected to benefit more than 17 million people and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost 300 million tonnes, the equivalent of taking 65 million cars off the road.