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"The Australian government announced on Monday that it was contributing $9
million to the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub in
an effort to further support the country’s Pacific neighbours respond to
climate change.
The Hub, a Pacific-led initiative representing 14 Pacific Island nations, helps
find the data, resources, and expertise that is needed to implement Nationally
Determined Contributions (NDCs) required by the Paris Agreement.
Each signatory to the Paris Agreement has been required to set NDCs, a
commitment to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of
climate change. Launched in 2017, the Hub has already helped deliver access to
climate support including for investment planning, low-emissions strategy
development, and emissions reporting.
Announced at the Pacific Islands Countries Climate Change Ministerial Talanoa,
the new $9 million in funding is intended to support the next phase of the Hub
as countries seek to submit new NDCs in 2025.
“Climate change is no longer a threat, it’s a reality, and Australia is
committed to supporting our closest neighbours to deliver on their ambitious
emissions reduction targets and manage investment planning for low emissions
development,” said Chris Bowen, Australian minister for climate change and
energy.
“Each step we take to fight climate change is a step back from the brink, and
Australia is dedicated to working with our Pacific neighbours to make sure our
next steps are the right ones.”
Australia is one of four regular supporters of the Hub, alongside the
governments of New Zealand and Germany and the wider European Union."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
