Taking the lead on climate action and sustainable development: Recommendations for strategic national transition planning at the centre of a whole-of-system climate response

Based on current policies, the world is significantly off-track in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement. We need to accelerate action before the narrow window to halve emissions by 2030 closes. Given the fundamental transformation required, governments must play a decisive role at the centre of a whole-of-system response. 

This report therefore develops a set of principles-based recommendations for strategic national transition planning – designed to steer, accelerate and coordinate whole-of-government and whole-of-economy action towards a fair transition, while advancing resilience to climate change impacts, sustainable development and energy security goals.