Presentation
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 short-term plans with the long-term systemic transformations needed to meet the goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, it provides a practical framework based on the premise that countries can fully understand how their NDCs align with the Paris Agreement only by viewing alignment through the lens of a Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategy (LT-LEDS), which can highlight transformations and actions that might be overlooked in a short-term perspective, expanding the scope of the alignment process. It also also includes four country case studies (Chile, European Union, Morocco, India) presenting real examples of alignment.
Citation
Pérez Català, A., Waisman, H. (2024). NDC - LT-LEDS alignment guide: Aligning short-term plans with long-term ambitions. IDDRI.
Key Messages
- On content alignment, the case studies of Chile and Morocco demonstrate different approaches to aligning NDCs with LT-LEDS and net-zero targets. The EU case offers a clear example of short and medium-term targets, with goals for 2030 and 2024 aligned with the overarching 2050 net-zero objective. Morocco’s case study highlights how a country can include a sectoral target in its NDC, with a specific target for renewable energy. NDCs can also incorporate near-term action and policies. For example, Chile’s 2022 NDC references its Renewable Energy Law and Climate Change Framework Law, both of which outline policies aimed at meeting Chile’s NDC targets.
- Countries are also encouraged to integrate GST outcomes into their NDCs. This guide suggests that an LT-LEDS can translate global benchmarks into national realities. For example, the India case study shows how, in the view of the authors, India could integrate some GST signals into its NDC. Countries can also use their NDCs to signal their assumptions and needs for international cooperation. For example, India’s NDC emphasizes the importance of technology transfer and financial support.
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On process alignment, the case studies provide clear examples of coordination, inclusion, and planning. For instance, Morocco has established coordination among different sectoral Ministries to define its new NDC. In Chile, a broad stakeholder process shaped its LT-LEDS. Finally, the EU case demonstrates how the European Climate Law serves as a comprehensive framework for long-term climate action in the EU.