Aligning Small Business and Trade with Nationally Determined Contributions: A guide for policymakers and stakeholders

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are vital to global and local economies and offer significant potential for a just transition, yet they are often overlooked in climate policy. This guide explores their role in climate change adaptation and mitigation within the framework of nationally determined contributions (NDCs).

The document offers policymakers a five-step approach to better integrate small business perspectives into NDC development and implementation, highlighting the role of trade in amplifying their contributions. It reviews best practices and presents practical tools for aligning national climate and economic agendas, outlining principles for effective stakeholder engagement, policy design, and financing.