Cop28 an opportunity to amplify women's role in climate action, experts say
Abu Dhabi expert panel emphasises the importance of female leadership in climate negotiations
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United Arab Emirates
Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis
United Arab Emirates - 2030
| Reference to Women/Gender | |
|---|---|
| Submitted Language |
English
|
| Submitted Translation |
No
|
| Type of Support |
Unconditional
|
| Monitoring and/or Implementation |
Monitoring
Implementation
|
| NDC Commitments |
Mitigation
|
| Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned |
No
|
| File Url |
Timeframe
Now until 2030
Relevant Context
Highly dependent on fossil fuel production and is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
Process for Developing NDC
No mention of process for developing NDC.
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
Monitoring, reporting and verification will proceed as per the arrangements agreed at COP 16 in Cancun and COP 17 in Durban.
United Arab Emirates - 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
2019 – 2030
Relevant Context
Prior to hosting COP28 this year, the UAE committed to a higher GHG emissions reduction target in this third update of its second NDC. The UAE is highly dependent on fossil fuel production and is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The new
Process for Developing NDC
This updated NDC was developed along with the UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategic Initiative and the Long-Term Strategy (LTS). The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment coordinated the formulation of this updated NDC and the two strategies by utilizing a &ld
Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism
The UAE developed an implementation roadmap with stakeholder engagement from key actors such as federal and emirate level government entities, non-state actors, civil society, and the international community. The National Adaptation Plan (NAP), which will
Summary of Gender Reference
Gender inclusivity and gender equality are underscored in this NDC. These principles are integrated into UAE’s climate-related activities and the examples provided are: (i) a strong representation of women in the UAE climate and energy community (e.
Related Resources
United Arab Emirates Submission: Information on the progress, challenges, gaps and priorities in implementing the gender action plan (GAP) and future work to be undertaken on gender and climate change
UNFCCC Submission
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2024
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United Arab Emirates. (2024). Information on the progress, challenges, gaps and priorities in implementing the gender action plan (GAP) and future work to be undertaken on gender and climate change Mandate: Decision 15/CP.28, para. 2. UNFCCC Submission.Gender Climate Tracker App for iOS & Android
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