The electronic copy of this report can be downloaded at www.coolcoalition.org Disclaimers The designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country,territory or city or area or its authorities, or concerning the delimitation. [...] Source: WHO, COP24 Special Report / Health and Climate Change (2018) 6 The short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs), Due to the interconnected nature of the air black carbon and tropospheric ozone, as well quality and climate crises, the level of as methane (a precursor to ozone formation), attention and priority given to air pollution in are the nexus between air pollution and climate NDCs could si. [...] 10 Considering the interconnected nature of the The outcome of the 2023 global stocktake sources and impacts of climate change and air (Decision 1/CMA.5, 2023) calls on parties to pollution on health, vulnerable populations, contribute to an accelerated and substantial and future generations, it stands that in reduction of non-CO₂ emissions by 2030, in a carrying out the directives of the Paris na. [...] Adaptation Highlight how improved air quality contributes to the resilience of the goals and population in coping with the health impacts of climate change (e.g., measures avoided loss of labour due to heat, decrease in disability-adjusted life years, change in mortality/morbidity) Estimate the benefits and savings to the health sector as result of the implementation of mitigation measures (e.g.,. [...] The use of wood for cooking and heating contributes to forest degradation, and the manufacture of charcoal contributes to deforestation and the reduction and/or removal of this carbon sink.
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Table of Contents
- Guidance on Including Black Carbon and other Air Pollutants in NDCs 1
- Acknowledgements 3
- Terms and Definitions 4
- Table of Contents 6
- The Basis for Including Black Carbon and other Air Quality Approaches in Nationally Determined Contributions 7
- A. Why are Air Pollutants Important 8
- B. The Global Mandate for Integrated Air Pollution and Climate Change Action in Nationally Determined Contributions 12
- Guidance for Addressing Black Carbon and other Air Pollutants in Nationally Determined Contributions 14
- A Roadmap for Developing and Enhancing your Nationally Determined Contribution 14
- Planning and Preparation 14
- Identifying Goals and Selecting Measures 15
- Sample Language to Include on Air Quality Black Carbon and other Air Pollutants in an NDC 20
- Transparency Review Revision and Reporting to Strengthen Implementation 22
- Evaluating Prioritising and Integrating Action 26
- Menu of Strategies Policies Actions and Resources 29
- Transportation A. 31
- Household Activities B. 37
- Household Activities C. 39
- Agriculture Land Management D. 44
- Good Practice and Experience from Existing NDC 50
- Conclusion 51
- Annex I 52
- Annex II 53
- Tools and Guides 53
- Agreements and Initiatives 56
- References 58
