Latin America and the Caribbean

Trinidad and Tobago

Small Island Developing States

Energy Transition

Towards NDC 3.0: Updating Trinidad and Tobago’s Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation and Financial Investment Plans

Total funding allocated

Small Island Developing States

US $ 250000

Co-funding by UN agencies

Small Island Developing States

Brief Description

The joint programme titled 'Towards NDC 3.0: Updating Trinidad and Tobago’s Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation and Financial Investment Plans' aims to accelerate Trinidad and Tobago's transition to renewable energy by updating its NDC Implementation and Financial Investment Plans, fostering cross-sectoral collaboration, and enhancing capacities for climate resilience and sustainable development.

This joint program updates Trinidad and Tobago's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation and Financial Investment Plans, enhancing commitments under the Paris Agreement. It fosters cross-sectoral collaboration to reform policies, mobilize resources, and build capacities, focusing on a just energy transition across sectors, including agriculture. Key outcomes include a comprehensive NDC Implementation Plan, a refined Financial Investment Plan, and strengthened institutional capacities, directly benefiting 75 policymakers and sectoral leaders. The program supports SDG transitions in energy access, climate action, and decent jobs, positioning Trinidad and Tobago as a leader in climate resilience and sustainable development among Small Island Developing States.

Expected key results

The three Key Results of the Joint Program (JP) are:

Updated and Costed NDC Implementation Plan: The JP will deliver an updated and fully costed Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Implementation Plan that integrates the latest national strategies, ensures policy coherence, considers diverse stakeholder perspectives, and incorporates just transition and gender considerations. This will make Trinidad and Tobago's (TTO’s) climate goals more ambitious and actionable.
Refined NDC Financial Investment Plan: The JP will create a refined Financial Investment Plan aligned with the updated NDC, designed to attract and leverage financial resources from international climate finance entities, development banks, and the private sector. This will ensure financial sustainability and effective implementation of the NDC.
Enhanced Capacity for Inclusive NDC Implementation: The JP will strengthen the capacity of national institutions and stakeholders to inclusively implement the updated NDC through comprehensive capacity-building efforts. This will enhance the legitimacy and effectiveness of climate action in TTO, ensuring a just and equitable transition.