MICRONESIA (FEDERATED STATES OF): Federated States of Micronesia Intended Nationally Determined Contribution

The Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) commits to reduce GHGs emission in percentage terms on a base year target. This INDC was developed through a stakeholder consultation process involving representatives of the National Government, the four FSM State Governments, Agencies and representatives from the private sector, civil society and nongovernment organizations. It builds upon existing renewable energy and transport targets and policies. Within the document, the FSM affirms that INDC are not the vehicle to address its adaptation needs in the post 2020 context, even if these need careful consideration and assessment. Such assessments are being made in the context of the Nation Wide Integrated Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Policy 2013 and the FSM Climate Change Act 2014, as well as the joint state action plans for disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.

MARSHALL ISLANDS: Republic of the Marshall Islands Intended Nationally Determined Contribution

The Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands communicates its Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) towards achieving the ultimate objective of the Convention, and provides up-front information in tabular format to facilitate the clarity, transparency and understanding of the INDC. RMI is also pleased to provide additional accompanying information, including information relating to mitigation, adaptation planning and support for implementation.

MALDIVES: Maldives' Intended Nationally Determined Contribution

The Maldives recognizes the necessity to contribute towards adaptation and mitigation measures against climate change. The document addresses National Circumstances and Challenges, Mitigation contribution and Adaptation contribution. The Vision is: "To recognize the status of Maldives as a nation suffering from the adverse impacts of climate change and to build its capacity to ensure a safe, sustainable and resilient and prosperous future".             

MALAYSIA: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution of the Government of Malaysia

Through the INDC Malaysia intends to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 relative to the emissions intensity of GDP in 2005. This consist of 35% on an unconditional basis and a further 10% is condition upon receipt of climate finance, technology transfer and capacity building from developed countries. The INDC was developed through participatory process through an inter-ministerial/agencies working group. Stakeholder consultations were conducted to obtain inputs on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The projected outcomes from the 11th Malaysian Development Plan and other relevant policies.

LAO PDR: Intended Nationally Determined Contributions

The Document addresses the following sections: 1. National Context; 2 Mitigation; 2.1 Mitigation Contribution; 2.2 Ambitious and Fair; 3 Adaptation; 4 INDC Development Process and Implementation Plan.

KYRGYZSTAN: Kyrgyz Republic Intended Nationally Determined Contribution

The Kyrgyz Republic belongs to the furthermost vulnerable countries to climate change, understands the importance of addressing the challenge and is making every effort to ensure that these initiatives are successful. Actions on climate change are reflected in the "National Sustainable Development Strategy of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2013-2017" and the "Program of the Kyrgyz Republic on Transition to Sustainable Development for 2013-2017." Although at present the Kyrgyz Republic's contribution to GHGs emission is irrelevant, the planned economic development will lead to a sharp increase in greenhouse gases emissions, which determines the need for resolute actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including a contribution to adaptation and mitigation.

KIRIBATI: Republic of Kiribati Intended Nationally Determined Contribution

The document analyses mitigation and adaptation measures as defined by the Republic of Kiribati, followed by means of implementation. As for adaptation measures, the country relies mostly on external aid (donors) to finance its adaptation measures towards CC In regards to mitigation, Kiribati has no obligation under the UNFCCC to reduce its emissions of greenhouse gases. Nonetheless, there have been significant efforts to date to reduce fossil fuel imports and increase domestic renewable energy use. Kiribati is a LDC SIDS with limited resources, that will nonetheless commit to reduce emissions by: 13.7% by 2025 and 12.8% by 2030 compared to a BaU projection.

KAZAKHSTAN: Intended Nationally Determined Contribution - Submission of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The Republic of Kazakhstan is fully committed to the UNFCCC negotiation process with a view to adopting a global legally binding agreement applicable to all parties at the Paris Conference in December 2015, with the ultimate aim of ensuring that global temperature rise does not exceed 2°C. The Republic of Kazakhstan intends to achieve an economy-wide target of 15%- 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.

AFGHANISTAN, ARMENIA, AUSTRALIA, AZERBAIJAN, FRANCE, GEORGIA, JAPAN, KAZAKHSTAN, KYRGYZSTAN, MONGOLIA, NETHERLANDS, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, TAJIKISTAN, TURKEY, TURKMENISTAN, UNITED KINGDOM, UZBEKISTAN: Energy Charter Treaty

The 1998 Treaty is a legally binding multilateral agreement. It is the only agreement of its kind dealing with inter-governmental cooperation in the energy sector, covering the whole energy value chain (from exploration to end-use) and all energy products and energy-related equipment. This Treaty establishes a legal framework in order to promote long-term cooperation in the energy field, based on complementarities and mutual benefits, in accordance with the objectives and principles of the Charter.

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM, CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, LAO PDR, MALAYSIA, MYANMAR, PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF KOREA, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, VIET NAM: Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Among the Governments of the Member Countries of the ASEAN and the Republic of Korea

Through this Agreement the ASEAN Member States and the Republic of Korea aim to: (a) strengthen and enhance economic, trade and investment cooperation among the Parties; (b) progressively liberalise and promote trade in goods and services as well as create a transparent, liberal and facilitative investment regime; (c) explore new areas and develop appropriate measures for closer economic cooperation and integration; (d) facilitate the more effective economic integration of the new ASEAN Member Countries and bridge the development gap among the Parties; and (e) establish a cooperative framework for further strengthening the economic relations among the Parties.