nationally determined contribution
NASH-un-uh-lee dih-TUR-mind kon-TRIB-yoo-shun
ˈnæʃənəliː dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd kənˈtrɪbjuːʃənListen
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Dictionary meaning
each country's self-determined climate action plan submitted under the Paris Agreement, outlining targets and policies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate impacts; NDCs are updated every five years and are expected to become progressively more ambitious; as of 2024, over 190 countries have submitted NDCs; the collective ambition of all NDCs still falls well short of the 1.5°C pathway
Examples
- The EU updated its nationally determined contribution in 2021 to a 55% emissions reduction by 2030.
- NDCs are voluntary in design but carry moral and diplomatic pressure to be honored.
Synonyms: NDC, national climate pledge, climate commitment
Pronunciation tips
Almost always abbreviated NDC in practice. The phrase itself is a mouthful — say it in three natural chunks: nationally / determined / contribution.
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