3rd Pacific Regional Dialogue on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and consultations on the Regional Pacific NDC Hub held from 12-14th March in Suva, Fiji.
The 3rd Pacific Regional Dialogue on Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDCs) and consultations on the Regional Pacific NDC Hub was held
from 12-14th March in Suva, Fiji. The Dialogue provided an opportunity for
Pacific Island Countries to share experiences and needs on the implementation
of their NDCs. Countries, partners, regional organisations, private sector and
civil society organisations were present to provide inputs to the establishment
of the Regional Pacific NDC Hub – a regional arm of the NDC Partnership.
The meeting supported countries in the process of
implementation and enhancement of their NDCs. During the three days sessions,
participants shared experiences and discussed in-depth the exchange of national
experiences and views related to NDC implementation planning. Different topics
were addressed, such as linkages to SDG processes, opportunities to advance
gender equality, future steps on NDC’s enhancement and revision, and linkages
to long-term strategies. Participants further identified concrete opportunities
for action in translating NDCs into actionable projects, in particular in the
energy sector. The discussion on how to contribute to NDC goals and its
implementation went through linkages with sectoral planning and the access to
and availability of finance including private-sector engagement.
A key element from the meeting for Pacific Island states was
to achieve agreement on the Regional Pacific NDC Hub in terms of services
provided, funding mechanism, structure, and governance. Inputs to the draft
design document based on country priorities and needs, and agreement on next
steps were also very important. Two of consensual decisions was that the
Regional Pacific NDC Hub should provide assistance the area of NDC enhancement
and the inclusion of adaptation if requested by the countries. Due to the need
for increased resilience across all sectors, the participants also suggested
that the Regional Pacific NDC Hub should provide guidance on synergies between
mitigation & resilience and the adaptation co-benefits of mitigation
action.