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Lebanon
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
Lebanon - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Conditional
Unconditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
Developing country that is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
INDC was developed based on extensive stakeholder involvement. Mitigation and adaptation actions considered in the development of the INDC targets were selected using a bottom up approach, employing existing sectoral plans and strategies as a basis. This
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
- Regarding implementation of the IDNC, while the institutional structures for the coordination remain to be agreed, Lebanon currently envisages a dedicated coordination unit located in the Ministry of Environment, aligned with the governance arrangements
Lebanon - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Context of Gender Reference |
Adaptation
Mitigation
|
| Gender Tags | |
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
Adaptation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
Yes
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
The country has already started implementing its NDC and will do so until 2030.
Relevant Context
Developing, upper middle-income country currently facing significant and numerous financial crises that will be exacerbated by climate related disasters.
Process for Developing NDC
The NDC was developed by relevant government ministries, with inputs from experts and technical consultants and stakeholder groups. Expert meetings on mitigation and adaptation informed the level of ambition and targets. Consultations on the updated NDC w
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The NDC implementation process is overseen by the Ministry of the Environment. Six Climate Action Enablers (CAEs) are identified as crucial elements to implementing the NDC. These include: 1) improved governance and institutional capacities; 2) incentiviz
Summary of Gender Reference
Just transition is currently a priority for Lebanon, and the updated NDC commits to adopt gender-responsive approach as the socio-economic status of vulnerable groups is considered and evaluated. Gender is briefly mentioned in the description of Climate A
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Related Resources
Sustain the World: Gender Just Climate Solutions Honoree 2022
Author
- Women and Gender Constituency
Year
2022
Country
Citation
Women and Gender Constituency. (2022). Sustain the World. Gender Just Climate Solutions.How to Put Gender-Responsive Climate Solutions into Action - Lebanon’s Approach
Report
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Author
- UNDP
Year
2020
Country
Citation
UNDP. (2020). How to put Gender-responsive Climate Solutions into Action - Lebanon’s Approach, Republic of Lebanon, Ministry of Environment and United Nations Development Programme. New York, NY.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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