Component 4
Feedback loop for NDCs, NAPs, and LT-LEDS
Conducting evidence-based climate analyses will provide a more granular and precise understanding of existing and forecasted climate impacts as well as mitigation and adaptation priorities, giving countries a strong baseline to further refine their commitments in future iterations of NDCs, NAPs, and LT-LEDS.
Similarly, a prioritized set of investment needs to address those climate impacts will enable countries to incorporate financial and technical assistance needs into their climate planning documents.
Step 12
Develop feedback mechanisms to update and enhance country climate policy instruments
While undertaking activities under Stage 2, countries will further develop climate change–based evidence for both mitigation and adaptation, at a sector-specific scale more conducive to and informative for prioritized climate finance programming. This will typically add more insight into what was done for NDCs, NAPs, and LT-LEDS and is likely to yield outputs with implications for future iterations. A feedback loop mechanism that uses outputs from MRV and M&E systems as inputs for future strategic climate policy instruments should be established at this stage. This feedback loop should connect back to Stage 1, where stakeholder mapping and the ownership of the NDC development process were completed, to ensure that these key actors remain engaged and their insights continue to inform the evolving policy framework.
Priorities, investments, projects—what to do when?
Different sources of finance will be looking to engage with climate investment ideas at different stages of maturity. For example, some financiers might find it helpful to consider a fully developed project concept as part of their investment process. Others may seek to engage with countries earlier, through a country programming dialogue, to shape a pipeline of investments that is aligned with both the country’s needs and the financier’s capabilities. For private-sector investments, representatives will typically be involved in designing and structuring transactions that respond to an identified investment opportunity.
Be mindful not to “overdevelop” project ideas at the investment planning level before engaging key implementing actors. However, it is equally important to ensure that projects are developed with enough detail to attract investor interest and provide the necessary information regarding feasibility, impact, and alignment with strategic goals while leaving room for further co-creation and adjustments.
Support resources
The following resources can be considered. Explore the NDC Partnership Knowledge Portal Climate Toolbox for additional feedback loop for NDCs, NAPs, and LT-LEDS.