On May 5, 2020, Rwanda became the first Least Developed Country to submit an updated NDC.

The country has enhanced its ambition by setting conditional and unconditional targets that amount to a 38% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to business-as-usual (BAU) activities in 2030, equivalent to an estimated mitigation of up to 4,6 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e). The NDC also presents a robust adaptation component and cost estimates backed up by strong evidence.

Considering its low responsibility and the fact that Rwanda is a low emitter facing social and economic challenges and according to the #TheNDCsWeWant Checklist, we consider Rwanda’s NDC an NDC We Want.