Building Circularity into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) – A Practical Toolbox | UNEP

UNEP’s One Planet network, UNDP and UNFCCC secretariat have developed a practical Toolbox that will support countries to identify, prioritize, implement, and track circular economy interventions for increased ambition and implementation of their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Integrated into a digital platform, the toolbox provides policymakers with a step-by-step methodology, resources, and tools to:

1. Assess and identify GHG emissions hotspots from material use and establish entry points in the NDCs
2. Assess and select circular economy interventions, and adjust targets for the NDCs
3. Identify policy instruments and indicators for implementation
4. Track and report progress in the Biennial Transparency Report

Through the toolbox, countries can find case studies and checklists to help them prioritize interventions, businesses can assess and reduce their footprint across value chains, and the ministries involved in the NDC process can identify and connect circular economy interventions and accelerate the achievement of the Paris Agreement and related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).