Executive Summary
The Integrating Environmental and Climate Action into Development Co-operation report focuses on the commitments made by the OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DAC) members during their High-Level Meeting on 9-10 November 2020. The primary aim of this report is to enhance accountability and transparency, providing a comprehensive view of the collective and individual actions taken by DAC members to implement these commitments related to environmental and climate action.
Key Commitments:
- Coordination: Facilitating a coordinated approach among DAC members in line with international climate and environmental objectives.
- Post-COVID Recovery: Ensuring that post-COVID development policies and programs are aligned with climate and environmental objectives.
- Supporting Transitions: Assisting developing countries in transitioning to environmentally sustainable, low-emission, and climate-resilient pathways, particularly through promoting sustainable, quality infrastructure.
- Addressing SIDS Needs: Improving policy responses to meet the specific needs of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and addressing challenges in accessing finance for resilient and sustainable development.
Report Structure:
- Overview Chapter: Provides an overview of the commitments across the four core areas.
- Country Profiles: Offers detailed insights into each DAC member's efforts related to integrating climate and environmental objectives, supporting transitions, and addressing SIDS needs.
Methodology:
- Data and information were gathered through agreed formats and consolidated by the OECD.
- The report includes contributions from DAC members and the DAC Network on Environment and Development Co-operation (ENVIRONET).
Conclusion:
This report serves as a benchmark for DAC members' progress in aligning their development cooperation activities with global environmental and climate objectives. It highlights the importance of coordination, integration of climate considerations in recovery efforts, support for developing country transitions, and tailored assistance to SIDS.
