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71 countries have now submitted new or updated national climate commitments (NDCs) to the Paris Agreement.
But how does the COVID-19 pandemic feature in these climate plans?
A thread
But how does the COVID-19 pandemic feature in these climate plans?
A thread
1/ The majority of countries that refer to COVID-19 in their new NDCs highlight it as a major stumble block for climate action, due to rising debt, poverty & inequalities
Incl. Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Grenada, Maldives, Colombia, Nepal, Panama, Fiji, Tonga, Vietnam &Brunei
Incl. Chile, Argentina, Costa Rica, Grenada, Maldives, Colombia, Nepal, Panama, Fiji, Tonga, Vietnam &Brunei
2/ Green Recovery: Several NDCs highlight the steps governments are taking towards a green & resilient recovery from COVID-19
Incl. the EU, the UK (or more precise: Scotland), Korea, Argentina, Maldives, Mexico, Colombia, Panama & Thailand
Incl. the EU, the UK (or more precise: Scotland), Korea, Argentina, Maldives, Mexico, Colombia, Panama & Thailand
2bis/ Recovery scenarios: Some, like Panama and Colombia, take this even one step further and include different post-covid emission scenarios in their NDCs, comparing a post COVID-19 recovery based on conventional infrastructure (fossil fuel) vs an energy-transition scenario
3/ Green New Deal as climate-covid solution:
The EU and Republic of Korea NDC also refer to their Green New Deals as a way to tackle the climate & health crises simultaneously
(one can argue Chile also belong in this list by including a "social pillar" in its climate plans)
The EU and Republic of Korea NDC also refer to their Green New Deals as a way to tackle the climate & health crises simultaneously
(one can argue Chile also belong in this list by including a "social pillar" in its climate plans)
4/ Just Transition: NDC of Korea, Chile & Panama refer to COVID-19 as strong reason to speed up just transition for workers in declinging FF industries
5/ Science: NDC of Argentina & Andorra say pandemic highlights need for science-based decision making (“la luz de la ciencia”)
5/ Science: NDC of Argentina & Andorra say pandemic highlights need for science-based decision making (“la luz de la ciencia”)
6/ Public participation: several countries mention COVID-19 has impeded public consultations, communication with the public, or participation of experts in formation of their NDC
Incl. Grenada, Nicaragua & Tonga
Incl. Grenada, Nicaragua & Tonga
7/ Only 1 country thus far referenced exacerbated gender inequality due to COVID-19 in its NDC: Panama
"these [climate-sensitive] diseases have a direct impact on responsibilities and burdens care, especially of women and girls, such as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic"
![7/ Only 1 country thus far referenced exacerbated gender inequality due to COVID-19 in its NDC: Panama"these [climate-sensitive] diseases have a direct impact on responsibilities and burdens care, especially of women and girls, such as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic"](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Eso__dwVEAE109G.png "7/ Only 1 country thus far referenced exacerbated gender inequality due to COVID-19 in its NDC: Panama\"these [climate-sensitive] diseases have a direct impact on responsibilities and burdens care, especially of women and girls, such as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic\"")
"these [climate-sensitive] diseases have a direct impact on responsibilities and burdens care, especially of women and girls, such as evidenced by the COVID-19 pandemic"
8/Nature: Colombia's NDC mentions its ongoing "lucha contra la deforestación" as a measure tackling both the climate crisis & pandemics
9/Trade: Argentina's NDC argues COVID-19 show trade
plays a fundamental role to an inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic economic recovery
9/Trade: Argentina's NDC argues COVID-19 show trade
plays a fundamental role to an inclusive and sustainable post-pandemic economic recovery
10/ Ambition: the elephant in the room but hardly touched on in relation to COVID-19 & NDCs
Only Marshall Islands & Peru NDC indicate the pandemic should be a mandate for more ambitious climate action
(Granted, many NDCs highlight gvrmts are taking action despite covid, see 1/)
Only Marshall Islands & Peru NDC indicate the pandemic should be a mandate for more ambitious climate action
(Granted, many NDCs highlight gvrmts are taking action despite covid, see 1/)
