Evolving connections between climate action and sustainable development

Comparing between the First NDCs and the updated NDCs, the total number of activities has increased by 45%. Fifteen Goals have higher total number of activities. One-third of the increased activities fall under Goal 13 (Climate Action), while Goal 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) has almost increased ten-fold, albeit from low numbers.

In terms of the relative share, seven goals have a larger share in the updated NDCs, while six goals are relatively smaller. Goals 13 and 14 (Life Below Water) have seen the most significant positive development. In contrast, Goals 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 2 (No Hunger) and 15 (Life on Land) have the largest relative decrease in the updated NDCs.