10 actions for stronger national climate commitments

Countries’ national climate commitments, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), are essential components of the global response to climate change under the Paris Agreement, an international treaty aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5°C. An NDC serves as a country’s climate action plan, outlining its commitments to reduce emissions, adapt to climate impacts and secure financing.

The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) has developed this practical guide to help parliaments and parliamentarians understand their countries’ NDCs and exercise effective oversight. The guide includes detailed background information about NDCs and sets out 10 actions that parliaments can consider taking in order to enhance or complement their existing oversight practices.