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Switzerland commits to mitigate and adapt to climate change in the Swiss Tourism Policy, by promoting sustainable tourism mobility and sustainable destinations. The commitment falls under focus areas 2, 4, 5, 8. It is relevant to SDGs 11 and 13. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Moldova commits to improving and promoting energy efficiency and harnessing renewable energy through the development of the Energy Strategy of the Republic of Moldova until 2030 with a vision until 2050 and a National Energy and Climate Plan and the implementation of programmes and action plans in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy. The commitment falls under focus area 5. It is relevant to SDGs 7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Malta commits to free public transport for all citizens to promote a modal shift from individual transport to public transport which is accessible, affordable and which results in cleaner air. Holders of a personalised Tallinja Card can travel for free on Day Routes, Night Routes and Special Services with the exception of the offered direct services. The commitment is relevant to SDGs 3, 11 and 13. It is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Georgia commits to implement staff training programmes on sustainable infrastructure. 500,000 school students will have opportunity to gain basic knowledge on important issues such as the Concept of Sustainable Development, Biodiversity Conservation, Water Conservation and Sustainable Management, Protecting the Air from Pollution, Climate Change and Natural Hazard Reduction, Land Management and Fight Against Desertification, Sustainable Agriculture, Food Safety and Quality. The commitment falls under focus area 9. It is relevant to SDGs 2, 4, 6, 7 and 12. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

CAREC commits to support of the Central Asia Nexus Dialogue: Fostering Water, Energy and Food Security Nexus and Multi-Sector Investment. The Action offered an innovative approach in order to find effective solutions to the problems of different level. Water-Energy-Food-Environment Nexus (WEFE Nexus). The Action supports establishment and operation of intersectoral working groups, implementation of demo projects and elaboration of investment project ideas to demonstrate applicability and feasibility of WEFE Nexus approach. The commitment falls under focus areas 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9. It is relevant to SDGs 13, 15 and 17. Partners include WEF related line ministries and experts, local authorities, CA Academic Network and International Financial Institutions (IFIs). This commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

CAREC commits to support green economy and climate action through implementation of the “Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for the Aral Sea Basin” (CAMP4ASB) of the World Bank’s International Development Association and Green Climate Fund in 2016-2024. CAMP4ASB provides key stakeholders in CA countries with regionally-coordinated access to enhanced climate change information services, scaled up investment and capacity building activities. As a whole, this allows for a more effective response to common climate challenges. The project implementation period is August 2016 – May 2024, and it is funded by the International Development Association and Green Climate Fund. The project’s primary piloting areas are Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. The commitment falls under focus areas 2, 3, 9. It is relevant to the SDGs 7, 13, 17. Partners include IFAS, IСWC, ICSD, Hydromets, Ministries of Environment Protection, Energy, Economy, State Statistics Committees, and ICARDA. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

CAREC commits to establishing a sustainable transparency framework at the governmental level of the Central Asian Region to assess the environmental impact of climate actions and policies in order to help countries to take more ambitious climate actions and develop their NDCs in accordance with robust data. Strengthening capacity for greenhouse gas monitoring, reporting and verification MRV through the best available tools and methodologies. This is done through the establishment of the Regional Climate Action Transparency Hub (ReCATH) in Central Asia by the International Climate Action Transparency Hub (ICAT). The commitment falls under focus area 9. It is relevant to SDGs 13 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

CAREC commits to enabling the transition to a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy through the development and launch of the regional information hub - Central Asia Climate Information Platform (CACIP)1. CACIP is designed to collect and visualize public-domain climate and climate-relevant data, knowledge products, analytical information and learning materials to help stakeholders improve awareness, assessment, good governance and decision making. The commitment will contribute to focus areas: 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 It is relevant to SDGs: 7, 13, 17. Partners include the World Bank-funded regional project “Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for the Aral Sea Basin” (CAMP4ASB), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA), IFAS, IСWC, ICSD, Hydromets, Ministries of Environment Protection, Energy, Economy, and State Statistics Committees. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine commits to develop and implement state policy to prevent climate change.

The Paris Agreement aims to prevent climate change and strengthen global responses to the effects of climate change in the context of sustainable development and efforts to overcome poverty. In accordance with the provisions of the Paris Agreement, each country should develop its nationally determined contributions aimed at achieving the goals of sustainable low-carbon development of all sectors of the economy and increasing the ability to adapt to the adverse effects of climate change. Ukraine signed and on July 14, 2016, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine ratified the Paris Agreement, which contains rules regarding the elaboration of long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies.

The commitment falls under focus area 1 of the Batumi Initiative to improve natural capital change and assessment.

Implementing partners will include the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine and others.

The commitment is relevant to SDG 13.

Luxembourg commits to continue to support the "Pacte Climat Etat – Communes" or “State Climate Pact – Communes”. This pact reinforces the exemplary role of Luxembourg’s communes in the country’s climate policy “Global denken – Lokal Handeln” (i.e. Think Global, Act Local). Its goal is to reduce greenhouse gases and energy costs for Luxembourg’s communes as well as to stimulate local and regional investment, economic activity and job growth. 101 of Luxembourg’s 105 communes have joined the pact.

The pact consists of a catalog of 79 measures that guide the communes towards sustainable policy in the areas of climate change, energy and transport. After joining the climate pact, communes receive financial support and can be certified with the “European Energy Award” based on their degree to which they adhere to the measures referenced above.

The commitment falls under focus area 4 of the Batumi Initiative to shift consumer behaviours towards more sustainable consumption patterns.

Implementing partners include Luxembourg’s communes and citizens.

The commitment is relevant to SDG 13.