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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Democratic Republic of the Congo - 2000
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Adaptation
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| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
French
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| Submitted Translation |
No
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| Type of Support |
Conditional
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| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
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| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
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| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
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| File Url |
Timeframe
2021-2030 (2000 base year)
Relevant Context
The DRC is a developing nation with a 2060 vision of emergence.
Process for Developing NDC
As a precursor to the INDC, the DRC had already created The National Sustainable Development Strategy and the Government's action program for the 2012-2016 period was created as a part of the plan for emergence in 2030 revolve around the mining sector
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
DRC recognizes that the monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs of adaptation is crucial to ensure that resources are focused on measures that will give the best chance to increase the resilience of its people. The development of key adaptation
Summary of Gender Reference
Women mentioned in the adaptation context as a vulnerable group (WVG) and as beneficiaries of projects (B) through the PANA - AFE (2015-2020): strengthening resilience of women and children to address climate change. It is the commitment of the DRC to pro
Democratic Republic of the Congo - Updated NDC Analysis
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Translation |
No
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| File Url |
Les femmes des pays des Grands Lacs s'engagent pour une économie plus verte
Rencontre de la plateforme des villes francophones sur l’égalité et le changement climatique
Climate Change Africa Opportunities (CCAO) mobilise les femmes rurales et autochtones et plaide pour une action climatique sans discrimination de genre en République Démocratique du Congo
Contribuer à la promotion des politiques sectorielles prônant le genre et l’autonomisation des femmes rurales et autochtones
Scaling-out Gender Transformation for Climate Change
Development approaches must address structural barriers and power imbalances for women and other marginalized groups to adapt.
Rural Women and Girls are Key in Building Climate Resilience
Rural women and girls are a powerful force in climate resilience.
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