The process of developing the second NDC was initiated by UNDP Armenia in January 2020, with a roundtable hosting 11 government officials. The first draft of the updated NDC was prepared and submitted to the Ministry of Environment in May 2020 for review. Based on the comments received, the national team of consultants and the international NDC expert continued to work on the development of the NDC draft through 2020. The final draft NDC 2020 has been consulted with the Ministry of Environment in December 2020; draft Decision of the Government of Armenia “On Approval of the Nationally Determined Contribution 2021-2030 of the Republic of Armenia to Paris Agreement” shared among the relevant ministries/agencies and the public for commenting prior the Government approval. NDC consultations are to be continued in 2021 with the current estimation of the approval of the NDC to be completed by the end of Q1 2021.

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