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.
High Mileage Taxis Save Money Through Electrification in Colombia
Colombia,
Latin America and Caribbean
As part of its commitment to combat vehicle-based emissions and address climate change, Colombia has launched a country wide Biotaxis initiative to green its existing taxi fleet. In partnership with C40 Cities Leadership Group, the city of …
Hillside soil conservation as a measure to increase yields and sequester carbon in Haiti
Haiti,
Latin America and Caribbean
Low emissions development in the agricultural sector can mitigate climate change and is particularly important in countries such as Haiti whose economies largely depend on agriculture. Haiti has experienced frequent natural disasters …
Local air pollution management in Kathmandu Valley Nepal
Nepal,
South Asia
Like much of South Asia, Nepal is experiencing rapid urbanization, particularly in the Kathmandu Valley. Rapid urbanization has come with increased demand for motorized travel, rising CO2 emissions, and poor urban air quality, with …
Paving the Way to a Greener, Smarter, More Flexible Grid in Mexico
Mexico,
Latin America and Caribbean
Mexico’s power sector is transforming to become more reliable, financially robust, and cleaner. Through participation in the 21st Century Power Partnership, Mexican energy policymakers, regulators, and system operators can tap into the …
Planning for variable renewable energy loads in India’s power system
India,
South Asia
The transformation of traditional power systems to encompass diverse renewable energy resources is critical in enabling low carbon climate resilient development. To support key climate and development objectives, the Government of India …
Tajikistan’s Qairokkum Hydropower plant: Planning ahead for climate change
Tajikistan,
Europe and Central Asia
Tajikistan depends on hydropower for about 98% of its electricity and during winter months about 70% of the population experiences power outages. Tajikistan’s Qairokkum Hydropower plant relies on river basins that are fed by melted snow and …
Assessing carbon and water footprints in Andean cities: Comparative study of La Paz, Quito and Lima
Bolivia, Plurinational State of,
Ecuador,
Peru,
Latin America and Caribbean
The Andean cities of La Paz, Quito, and Lima share a common interest in climate compatible development and vulnerabilities to climate change due to dependence on shrinking glaciers for their water supplies. Through participation in the …
Geothermal Risk Mitigation in the Philippines
Philippines,
East Asia and Pacific
Geothermal energy is an underdeveloped clean energy resource due primarily to the high risks associated during early stages of development. Some form of government support is typically required to minimize uncertainty and attract private …
Competitive Bidding for Wind Energy Development in Egypt
Egypt,
Middle East and North Africa
Natural gas and hydro power meet the majority of Egypt’s electricity demand, but the country is looking to meet future energy needs with a greater share of renewables, particularly wind, due to its commercial viability and the excellent …
Agroforestry in Maradi and Zinder Regions of Niger
Niger ,
Sub-Saharan Africa
Agroforestry practices supported regeneration of productive landscapes in the Maradi and Zinder regions of Niger, which were severely impacted by drought and crop failure from the 1960’s to the ‘80’s. Under an approach called “farmer …