RALGA is consulting local governments to update Rwanda’s climate action pledges (NDCs), with plans to submit revisions by 2025. Financing of $4.5 billion has been secured, but a gap of $6.5 billion exists for the broader 2020–2030 period. RALGA aims to integrate local perspectives in national climate strategies, ensuring comprehensive action against climate change.
The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities (RALGA) is actively involved in updating Rwanda’s climate action pledges, known as Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The country aims to submit these revised pledges by 2025, having secured financing of $4.5 billion for the implementation of climate interventions since 2021. However, a further financing gap of $6.5 billion is projected for the years 2020 to 2030 to meet the necessary climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
In conclusion, local government engagement is pivotal in refining Rwanda’s climate action strategies through NDCs. The collaborative efforts undertaken by RALGA and local authorities underscore the necessity for tailored interventions that address specific district vulnerabilities. With continued advocacy for resources and citizen participation in the climate action plan process, Rwanda aspires to enhance resilience and secure sustainable financing towards its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.
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