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Switzerland
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Switzerland - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Unconditional
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
Developed country that is vulnerable to impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
No mention of process for developing NDC
Switzerland - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2030
Relevant Context
Developed country
Process for Developing NDC
Not explicitly detailed.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
Not explicitly detailed.
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender is referenced in the annex with more details on the NDC regarding the country's contextual aspirations and priorities. Switzerland reiterated that it "fully subscribes to the view that Parties should, when taking action to address cli
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Related Resources
Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG) & its Gender Action Plan (GAP), in particular the Link between Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Gender Responsive Climate Action
UNFCCC Submission
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- Switzerland
Year
2019
Country
Citation
Switzerland. (2019). Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG) & its Gender Action Plan (GAP), in particular the Link between Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Gender Responsive Climate Action. UNFCCC Submission in Response to Mandate FCCC/SBI/2018/22, paragraph 104.Submission by Switzerland and Norway
UNFCCC Submission
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- Switzerland on behalf of Switzerland and Norway
Year
2019
Country
Citation
Switzerland. (2019). Submission by Switzerland and Norway regarding the Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG) & its Gender Action Plan (GAP), in particular theLink between Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform and Gender Responsive Climate Action. UNFCCC submission in response to mandate FCCC/SBI/2018/22, paragraph 104.Submission by Switzerland regarding the Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG) & its Gender Action Plan (GAP)
UNFCCC Submission
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- Switzerland
Year
2019
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Citation
Switzerland. (2019). Submission by Switzerland regarding the Lima Work Programme on Gender (LWPG) & its Gender Action Plan (GAP). UNFCCC Submission in Responser to Mandate FCCC/SBI/2018/22, paragraph 104.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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