Uganda Launches Stocktake of Updated Nationally Determined Contribution and Commences NDC 3.0 Development Process

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Uganda, with support from the African Development Bank, has launched the stocktake of the country's updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) and initiated the commencement of the NDC 3.0 development process. The launch represents a major step in Uganda's climate action agenda, aligning national efforts with the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement. The workshop, held on July 15, 2025, brought together a cross-section of stakeholders, including senior government officials, development partners, civil society organizations, and members of academia, to review the draft inception report and discuss the proposed set of national indicators to guide the stocktaking exercise. The sessions outlined the next steps in the NDC 3.0 roadmap, including assessing the implementation of the updated 2021 NDC, identifying emerging priorities, refining targets, costing new commitments, and preparing bankable investment plans to support implementation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The stocktake of Uganda's updated NDC aims to strengthen the country's climate ambition while addressing key national priorities.
  • The launch represents a major step in Uganda's climate action agenda, aligning national efforts with the outcomes of the first Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement.
  • The workshop adopted the draft inception report, identified key areas for refinement, and recommended a vigorous campaign to raise public awareness about the NDC 3.0 process.
  • Uganda reaffirmed its commitment to developing a robust, inclusive, and actionable NDC that integrates adaptation, mitigation, and financing strategies.
  • The private sector was urged to actively engage in the NDC process, citing the vast opportunities embedded within the NDC process.
  • The African Development Bank's Climate Change and Green Growth Department highlighted the significance of quality NDCs in fostering credibility and transparency in raising ambition on climate finance and other means of implementation.
  • The workshop featured an overview of Uganda's NDC 3.0 roadmap, outlining the next steps, including assessing the implementation of the updated 2021 NDC and identifying emerging priorities.

Statistics:

  • 54 regional member states contribute to the economic development and social progress of the African Development Bank Group.
  • 41 African countries have an external office of the African Development Bank Group.
  • The African Development Bank Group was established in 1964.
  • The climate action agenda is a key priority for the African Development Bank Group, with a focus on addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development.
  • Uganda aims to develop an investment-grade NDC that is implementable and trackable.
  • The Stocktake of Uganda's Updated NDC is funded through the Africa Climate Change Fund Multi-donor Trust Fund.

Sources:

  • The Government of Uganda
  • The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org)
  • African Development Bank Group (AfDB)
  • African Development Fund (ADF)
  • Nigeria Trust Fund (NTF)
  • African Development Bank Group: The African Development Bank Group is Africa's premier development finance institution.