COP29: What are NDCs and why do they matter?

The NDCs include each country's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with specific targets, as well as measures countries are taking to adapt to climate change, along with implementation strategies and timeframes for achieving these targets.

As the name suggests, they are unique to each nation and reflect their specific circumstances, capabilities and priorities in the fight against climate change.

The first NDCs were part of the Paris Agreement, which was agreed upon by all 196 parties. The first update was in 2020, and the deadline for updating these commitments again is February 2025. The goal is to reach them by 2035. (More on weforum.org)