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Zambia

Nationally determined contribution (NDC) Analysis

Zambia - 2030

Summary
Reference to Women/Gender
Context of Gender Reference
Mitigation
Gender Tags
B
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
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Timeframe 
Now until 2030
Relevant Context 

Developing country that is highly vulnerable to impacts of climate change.

Process for Developing NDC 

No mention of process for developing NDC.

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism 

Since the NDC is a part of the national development and planning process for climate change issues, it will be monitored and evaluated according to the existing monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Further, this will be done in a wide consultative and pa

Summary of Gender Reference 

Under mitigation measures it states: a. ‘Rural poverty reduction particularly among women and the youth’ as a co-benefit of sustainable agriculture. b. ‘Improved education impacts due to longer hours of study and advanced teaching method

Zambia - 2030

Summary
Reference to Women/Gender
Context of Gender Reference
Adaptation
Mitigation
Gender Tags
GS
Submitted Language
English
Submitted Translation
No
Monitoring and/or Implementation
Monitoring
NDC Commitments
Mitigation
Adaptation
Participatory Process for NDC Development Mentioned
Yes
File Url
Download NDC View NDC in Browser
Timeframe 
January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2030
Relevant Context 

Developing country highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change

Process for Developing NDC 

This update was prepared with “broad stakeholder participation from all stakeholders, including government institutions, civil society, private sector and subnational stakeholders, with gender balance ensured in the process.”

Description of Monitoring and/or Implementation Mechanism 

Zambia has mitigation and adaptation programs to achieve its NDC. The National Adaptation Planning process is currently underway. NDC implementation will also be ensured by developing and improving upon Zambia’s Implementation Framework and Monitori

Summary of Gender Reference 

Gender was mentioned briefly in Zambia’s updated NDC. First, the NDC reportedly ensured gender balance in its preparation stage. Secondly, when discussing Zambia's contextual aspirations and priorities when joining the Paris Agreement, reference

Making Women Stronger

In Zambia, the Government has joined a coalition led by UNDP, FAO & WFP to help women turn goat rearing into economic fortune.

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Related Resources

African Group of Negotiators: 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 Download

Author 

  • Zambia on behalf of the African Group of Negotiators

Year 

2024

Country 

Citation 

Zambia on behalf of the African Group of Negotiators. (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 Analysis & Assessment Policy

“Burnt by the Scorching Sun”: Climate-Induced Livelihood Transformations, Reproductive Health, and Fertility Trajectories in Drought-Affected Communities of Zambia

Journal Article Download

Author 

  • Joseph G. Rosen, Drosin Mulenga, Lyson Phiri, Natasha Okpara, Caila Brander, Nachela Chelwa & Michael T. Mbizvo

Year 

2021

Country 

Citation 

Rosen, J.G., Mulenga, D., Phiri, L. et al. (2021). “Burnt by the Scorching Sun”: Climate-Induced Livelihood Transformations, Reproductive Health, and Fertility Trajectories in Drought-Affected Communities of Zambia. BMC Public Health 21, 1501.
Health, Nutrition and/or WASH SRHR

Gender Mainstreaming and Climate Resilience in Zambia’s Cashew Sector: Insights for Adaptation Planners

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Author 

  • Sibyl Nelson, Gender Advisor (FAO), Reynolds K. Shula, NAP-Ag National Project Coordinator (FAO Zambia), Arthur Asumani, NAP Technical Officer (UNDP Zambia), Catherine Hill, Gender and Adaptation to Climate Change Advisor (UNDP)

Year 

2019

Country 

Citation 

FAO & UNDP. 2019. Gender mainstreaming and climate resilience in Zambia’s cashew sector: Insights for adaptation planners. Rome, FAO, 18 pp
Agriculture & Land

Zambia’s Submission to UNFCCC on the Implementation of the Climate Change Gender Action Plan, at the request of the SBI as set out in the conclusion from SBI 49, paragraph 104 of the SBI Report

UNFCCC Submission Download

Author 

  • Zambia

Year 

2019

Country 

Citation 

Zambia. (2019). Zambia’s Submission to UNFCCC on the Implementation of the Climate Change Gender Action Plan, at the request of the SBI as set out in the conclusion from SBI 49, paragraph 104 of the SBI Report. UNFCCC Submission in Response to Mandate FCCC/SBI/2018/22, paragraph 104.
Policy
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