Engaging the private sector in climate action: Lessons learned from the NDC Support Programme (2017-2025)

Engaging private entities throughout the entire Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) process—from design to implementation—is critical to ensure that private incentives are fully aligned with a country’s sustainable development and low-carbon vision. Business can contribute to climate action most effectively within an overall policy framework that is transparent and predictable and encourages competitive market-based options and innovations. The NDC Support Programme (NDC SP) sought to support governments as they systematically engage the private sector and work in a trusting, collaborative manner on NDC priorities.

This report synthesizes the lessons learned across multiple countries, including case studies from Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Peru and Viet Nam, and additional insights gleaned from other interviews from Albania, Morocco and Thailand. These lessons provide key takeaways on how to structure effective programmes for private sector participation in NDCs and broader climate goals.