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.
Developing and Implementing a Net Zero Development Pathway in a Middle-Income Country: Costa Rica's National Decarbonization Plan
Costa Rica
Costa Rica’s government accelerated efforts to decarbonize in 2018. At this time, the president appointed the Climate Change Directorate within the Ministry of the Environment and Energy to lead the development of a new national …
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 …
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 …
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 as well as 189 tCO2 e. The country has made progress …
Motorization Management: Fleet Renewal and Recycling Program in Egypt
Middle East and North Africa
Motorization management is a menu of measures to manage motor vehicle flows and stocks at all phases of their life cycle to support access and economic growth while reducing GHG emissions, improving air quality, and enhancing traffic safety …
Nonmotorized Transport: Cycling Strategy and Infrastructure Plan for Lima, Peru
Peru
This analytical work conducted by the World Bank in 2020 and commissioned by the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima cites a lack of sound policy, infrastructure investment, and promotion for developing smarter and greener mobility systems …
The United Kingdom Climate Change Act: A Climate Change Framework Law
United Kingdom
National framework legislation can provide stability and direction to achieve climate goals. This form of legislation can help create the institutions required to plan, implement, and sustain credible commitments on climate policies that …
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 …
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 …