The Government of Argentina submitted its second nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC on 29 December 2020.
The Government of Costa Rica has become the 14th country to submit its long-term strategy for low-emission development (LTS) to the UNFCCC Secretariat. The LTS conveys Costa Rica’s aspiration to be a modern, green, and emissions-free economy and commits the country to net-zero emissions by 2050. Costa Rica’s ‘National Decarbonization Plan 2018-2050’ lays out the process for achieving these objectives, and explains that while the country has natural capital, education, and openness, its transition to net-zero emissions could be slowed by shortcomings in infrastructure, including in the transport sector, and fiscal constraints.
The National Strategy for Transformation (NST1) which is also the Seven Year Government Programme (7YGP) will provide the foundation and vehicle towards Vision 2050, which aspires to take Rwanda to high living standards by the middle of the 21st century and high quality livelihoods. Specific priorities and strategies are presented under three pillars: Economic Transformation, Social Transformation, and Transformational Governance. The strategy will also prioritize several cross-cutting areas.
The Government of Iceland submitted its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC on 18 February 2021.
The Government of Saint Lucia submitted its updated nationally determined contribution (NDC) to the UNFCCC on 27 January 2021.