Background: 

The effective implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) is fundamental to translating climate pledges into tangible action and measurable progress. Successful NDC implementation demonstrates a country's commitment to achieving its climate goals, fosters credibility within the international community, and provides critical insights for the development of future NDCs. Further, it can contribute to national social and economic development while offering opportunities to catalyze the transformation of key sectors, stimulate innovation in clean technologies, and facilitate the mobilization of climate finance by sending clear signals to investors, thereby creating a positive feedback loop that supports increasingly ambitious climate action. 

A large number of developing countries continue to encounter significant challenges in accessing climate finance, which is a key enabler for NDC implementation and crucial for raising ambition in the design and implementation of NDCs. This was clearly highlighted by several Parties that participated at the 2024 NDC Regional Forums that were organized by the secretariat in collaboration with UNEP, UNDP, and the NDC Partnership. 

Building on the 2024 NDC Forums, the Asia–Pacific NDC Clinic will be organised from 10–11 September 2025, at the UNCC in Bangkok, Thailand, back to back with the 21st SINGG Policy Forum, which will be organised from 7–9 September 2025).