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.
International Best Practices for Implementing and Designing Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Policies
South Africa,
Middle East and North Africa,
South Asia,
Latin America and Caribbean,
East Asia and Pacific,
Europe and Central Asia,
North America,
Sub-Saharan Africa
A Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) is a public policy tool requiring a certain amount of renewable electricity relative to the entire electricity supply. These policies are meant to increase generation from “renewable”, or more broadly …
Initial Experiences of the Community of Practice on Supporting Direct Access to Climate Finance
Benin,
Costa Rica,
Ethiopia,
Jamaica,
Kenya,
Morocco,
Namibia,
Peru,
Rwanda,
Senegal,
South Africa,
Middle East and North Africa,
Latin America and Caribbean,
Sub-Saharan Africa
Developing countries are highly vulnerable to climate change and thus need financing for adaptation and low-carbon development. The international community has established multilateral funds to support mitigation and adaptation in these …
Dialoguemos NDC: A Participatory Process for NDC Implementation in Peru
Peru,
Latin America and Caribbean
When confronted with climate change demand, countries are challenged with involving several key actors such as government, NGOs, the private sector, and civil society groups. Additionally, countries must ensure coordination between all …
Charging Ahead: The Growth of Electric Bus Markets in Latin American Cities
Brazil,
Chile,
Latin America and Caribbean
Public transportation plays a major role in Latin American cities. Cities are also the most likely regions to be the most polluted due to their high population densities. Electric buses present a great opportunity to both provide a …
Charging Ahead: The Growth of Electric Car Markets in Latin American Cities
Chile,
Colombia,
Mexico,
Latin America and Caribbean
In Latin America 37% of total emissions come from the transportation sector, out of which, 27% comes from private vehicle ownership. Annually, it is estimated that 50,000 premature deaths result from transport related emissions. Meanwhile …
Paving the way for success: a comprehensive participatory process for NDC implementation in Peru
Peru,
Latin America and Caribbean
In Peru, a multi-sectoral working group has been established as a key part of the country’s model to implement the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). The NDC Multi-Sectoral Working Group (GTM-NDC, for its acronym in Spanish: Grupo de …
Building resilience to climate change through indigenous knowledge: The case of Bolivia
Bolivia, Plurinational State of,
Latin America and Caribbean
Within Bolivia there are 36 indigenous groups with over 5 million people which account for approximately 60% of the country’s population. Each indigenous group has their own traditions and customs stemming from their histories. Often …
Opportunities for climate-compatible coastal tourism: Lessons from Belize
Belize,
Latin America and Caribbean
Belize is a developing nation with a large tourism industry. Like many developing nations, it is heavily dependent on harvesting natural resources and tourism for its economy. Coastal regions are tourism centers but are also the most at …
Climate change and flood risk: Challenges for Jamaican towns and communities
Jamaica,
Latin America and Caribbean
Jamaica has much of its infrastructure in coastal areas and floodplains. The Meteorological Office of Jamaica has produced computer models, hazard maps, and resources for decision makers of flood-prone regions. These resources were, before …
Impacts of Climate Change on the Coastal Zone of Mexico: An Integrated Ecosystem Approach in the Gulf of Mexico to Support Coastal Zone Management Legislation
Mexico,
Latin America and Caribbean
Coastal zones like the coast of Mexico are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising sea levels threaten infrastructure and financial investments while storms and weather events threaten communities and lives. Mexico has over 11 …