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.

Reducing Deforestation in Brazil

Tackling deforestation in Brazil requires addressing the key drivers of deforestation, including extensive cattle ranching, land grabbing, and illegal logging. Converting land for crop production is a key driver in the Cerrado. Estimates …

Climate-Smart Solid Waste Management in Mexico

Mexico has been a leader in Latin America by demonstrating how landfill gas (LFG) management systems can improve environmental and community outcomes. Between 2004 and 2020, an LFG collection and power plant in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo …

Energy Subsidy Reform in Egypt

In the aftermath of the Arab Spring, Egypt faced both political and economic challenges, affected by a growing fiscal deficit, economic slowdown, increasing poverty, socioeconomic transition, and energy shortages. In 2013, Egypt’s power …

Gas Flaring in Colombia

Colombia
Eliminating routine gas flaring must be central to decarbonization efforts. This burning of natural gas associated with oil extraction contributes to climate change and impacts the environment through CO2, methane, and other emissions …

Greening Colombia's Financial System

Colombia’s financial sector is exposed to climate risks, while also playing an increasingly important role in mobilizing finance for climate action. Climate change can affect the Colombian economy and destabilize its financial sector …

Industrial Energy Efficiency in Japan

Japan, the world’s third-largest producer of industrial goods, is implementing plans and policies for industrial decarbonization. In 2019, industry added $1.46 trillion to Japan’s economy (World Bank 2022e) as well as 189 tCO2 e (IEA 2020c) …

Public Transport in South Africa

The development objectives for public transport projects include improving efficient mobility and inclusive access to jobs, services, and socioeconomic opportunities, while also minimizing negative externalities such as local and global …

Emissions Trading Systems in China

This case study explores how an ETS operates, through the lens of the China National ETS. Officially launched in 2017, its first compliance period covered the years 2019 and 2020, and the first trading of allowances started in July 2021 …

European Union: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Europe and Central Asia
A border carbon adjustment mechanism (BCA) is a policy instrument whereby a government imposes a carbon price on certain carbon-intensive goods that are imported from other jurisdictions at the border. The main objective is to adjust the …