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Global NDC Conference Report 2025: Moving from ambition to implementation

08/2025

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The Global NDC Conference 2025 came at a critical moment for global climate action. With countries preparing to submit their next round of NDCs, and the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake shaping global expectations, the 2025 edition served as a timely platform to align national ambition with investment, governance and innovation.

The Global NDC Conference Report 2025 summarizes the event’s learnings and presents you with ideas on how to move from NDC ambition to implementation.

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