Assessment of Key Policy, Legal and Institutional Mechanisms Required for the Development and Implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs): Selected SEMED Countries
EBRD Report 2017
The Paris Agreement, a groundbreaking climate initiative aimed at holding global temperature rise “well below 2°C”, has called on the world for action. Not only do international organisations play a role in this new era, but the Agreement has ushered in a new era of participation by individual countries through their nationally determined contributions (NDCs).
In light of these crucial elements of climate action, the EBRD Legal Transition Team has launched a legal study to assess progress, potential, and obstacles in realizing NDC success in selected countries. As this report illustrates, responsibility to work towards NDCs implementation extends beyond the public sector, and requires the full participation of the private sector as well. Recognition of the need for cooperation between these sectors in achieving climate adaptation and mitigation goals is not only a refreshing development, it is also essential for the success of international climate initiatives and building up the new international climate regime.
This report highlights the efforts made in Tunisia, Jordan, and Morocco to move forward the climate agenda, draws out challenges and barriers, and identifies legal measures which support climate change adaption and mitigation. Lessons can undoubtedly be taken from this analysis to inform the work happening globally in this area.