The last round of national climate plans submitted to the UN (known as nationally determined contributions, or NDCs) outlined countries’ commitments to cut emissions ahead of 2030. But even if fully achieved, national plans put planetary warming on track to rise by 2.5°C by the end of the century, with the potential to trigger global tipping points. To keep the 1.5°C target within reach, countries must put forward much more ambitious commitments early next year. Aligning these next-generation NDCs with long-term climate plans – due this November ahead of the COP29 summit – can help drive the economy-wide transformations necessary to promptly drive down emissions.

During this technical session, leading experts representing Australia, Brazil, Indonesia and South Africa will outline the steps they are taking to craft a more ambitious NDC that aligns with their longer-term aims to reach net-zero and avoid the worst impacts of climate change. Speakers will reflect on how these plans can collectively provide sectoral roadmaps, signal investment priorities, and help integrate climate mitigation and adaptation into countries’ national development approach. 

Speakers:

  • Aloisio Lopes P. de Melo, Director of Climate Policy, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Brazil
  • Anna Amalia, Associate Planner, Directorate of Environmental Affairs, Ministry of National Development Planning, Indonesia
  • Jongikhaya Witi, Chief Director, Department of Environmental Affairs, South Africa 
  • Rachel Harris, Director of Finance (Acting) , Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Australia
  • Melanie Robinson, Global Climate, Economics and Finance Program Director, WRI (Moderator)

 


 


 

Cover image by Abbie Trayler-Smith / Panos Pictures / Department for International Development