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T1 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) cooling guide: Guidance for integrating the cooling sector into NDCs
A1 United Nations Environment Programme, 
A2 Papst, Irene
A2 Becker, Claudia
A2 Oppelt, Dietram
A2 Seleem, Amr
A2 Singh, Manjeet
K1 greenhouse gas emission
K1 nationally determined contribution
K1 cooling
K1 climate change adaptation
K1 climate change mitigation
SN 978-92-807-4222-0
YR 2025
FD 2025-06
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/47901
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/47901
NO This guide provides policymakers with a comprehensive framework to integrate cooling strategies and actions into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), aligning mitigation and adaptation efforts to meet the Paris Agreement’s goals. Addressing the dual challenge of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from cooling systems while expanding equitable access to life-saving cooling services. Structured around a six-stage methodology, the guide supports countries in defining baselines, setting sector-specific targets, and establishing robust monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) systems. It emphasizes the cooling sector’s cross-cutting role in advancing public health, food security, urban resilience, and economic productivity, while underscoring alignment with international commitments like the Kigali Amendment and the Global Cooling Pledge.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Sep 17, 2026