The Good Practice Database presents various examples of good practices worldwide which demonstrate how climate policies and actions are being effectively designed and implemented across a range of national contexts. This analysis is a joint initiative of the Partnership on Transparency in the Paris Agreement, the UNDP Low Emission Capacity Building Programme and the NDC Support Cluster.
Mastering the transition towards energy efficiency in the buildings sector: The European Union’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive
Europe and Central Asia
The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is the European Union's (EU) main legislative instrument promoting the improvement of the energy performance of buildings among the Member States of the EU. The EPBD sets a framework for …
Moving toward green mobility: three countries, three different paths
France,
Luxembourg,
Norway,
Europe and Central Asia
Current transportation technologies and behaviors are major contributors to pollution, traffic congestion, noise, and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). Globally, 23% of GHG emissions come from the transportation sector. As countries seek to …
Germany´s Climate Action Plan 2050: Inolving traditional stakeholders and the broader public to develop concrete implementation measures
Germany,
Europe and Central Asia
In 2013, Germany’s newly elected government decided to define an emissions reduction pathway with a final target of 80 to 95 percent lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to the 1990 baseline by 2050 and, to that end, develop a Climate …
The Grid: Integrating high shares of variable renewable energy into the grid: lessons from the world leader / Denmark Implementation Measures
Denmark,
Europe and Central Asia
Denmark is the global forerunner in the deployment of wind energy for electricity generation and one of the world’s leaders in the deployment of renewable energies. Several factors have beencrucial to ensure this leading position in the …
Developing municipal level mitigation action plans
Georgia,
Europe and Central Asia
Georgia, a country with 4.5 million inhabitants, is currently developing a national low emission development strategy. At the local level, Covenant of Mayor signatory cities are planning to make significant contributions to this strategy …
The European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS)
Europe and Central Asia
The EU ETS was established in 2003 by a Directive of the European Parliament and the European Council, and came into operation in 2005. It is the cornerstone of EU policy towards combatting climate change by reducing GHG emissions cost …
Initiative and Innovation in the Norwegian INDC Preparation
Norway,
Europe and Central Asia
On 26 March 2015, Norway was the third government after Switzerland and the European Union to officially submit its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) to the UNFCCC. Like the EU, Norway announced an emission reduction target …
Transformational Change: Danish 100% Renewable Energy Policy
Denmark,
Europe and Central Asia
Danish energy policy mandates the complete phase-out of fossil fuels in the energy supply by 2050. In the long term, electricity, heating, industry and transport energy are to be provided entirely by renewable sources. In the medium term …
Institutional Arrangements for the National Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory System
Germany,
Europe and Central Asia
In response to international reporting requirements, Germany set up a national GHG inventory system in 2007. The system is coordinated by the Federal Environment Agency (UBA) and builds on cooperation with a range of government and non …
Geothermal Risk Mitigation in Turkey
Europe and Central Asia
Geothermal energy is an underdeveloped clean energy resource due primarily to the high risks associated with early stage exploration and development. Some form of government support is typically required to minimize uncertainty and attract …