The Australian Government is supporting our Pacific neighbours to respond to climate change, with a $9 million contribution to the Regional Pacific ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ly Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub.
NDCs are commitments made by countries under the Paris Agreement to reduce emissions, adapt to climate change, and limit global temperatures.
The NDC Hub is a Pacific-led initiative that helps countries across the Pacific set and implement their NDC targets.
This latest contribution was announced by Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, at the Pacific Islands Countries Climate Change Ministerial Talanoa on 1 October.
The contribution will help kick-start a new phase of the NDC Hub, as countries seek to submit new NDCs in 2025.
The NDC Hub has helped 14 Pacific countries to access climate support since 2017. This support includes investment planning, low emissions strategy development, and emissions reporting.
Managing climate change is a shared challenge, and international cooperation is key. Australia’s latest $9 million contribution will strengthen the region’s collective approach to manage climate change. It will help secure the wellbeing of the Pacific people while implementing their NDCs.
