In Dushanbe, a draft of the third national climate plan was presented — NDC 3.0 (Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement), which defines new commitments by Tajikistan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change. This was reported by the Committee for Environmental Protection under the Government of Tajikistan and the Youth Environmental Center of the country.
According to the NDC 3.0 draft, Tajikistan plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2035 compared to the baseline year.
The new climate plan includes measures across various economic sectors aimed at reducing emissions, increasing resilience to the effects of climate change, and developing environmentally oriented solutions.
Special attention in the document is given to the social aspects of climate policy. It includes issues of gender equality, inclusivity, protection of vulnerable populations, as well as the creation of “green” jobs.
NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution) — these are climate plans of states in which they set their goals for reducing emissions and adaptation measures. According to the Paris Agreement, countries update such documents every five years, gradually strengthening their climate commitments.
The development of NDC 3.0 is being carried out with technical support from UNDP in partnership with the Hydrometeorological Agency under the Committee for Environmental Protection of Tajikistan.
During the preparation of the document, consultations were held with representatives of government bodies, experts, international organizations, and civil society.
The Climate NGO Network of Tajikistan proposed strengthening approaches in the document related to inclusivity, principles of a just transition to a low-carbon economy, as well as the development of a monitoring system that will take into account not only environmental but also social indicators.
The adoption of the new climate plan will be another step in Tajikistan’s fulfillment of its commitments under the Paris Agreement and in preparing the country for long-term climate adaptation.
