Aligning Climate Action with Long-Term Goals: Key Takeaways from the 2050 Is Now Regional Convening

This briefing note captures insights from the 2050 Pathways Platform’s regional convening held in Jakarta in September 2024, as part of the IKI-funded “2050 Is Now” project.

Bringing together government representatives, experts, and development partners from Asia, Latin America, and Africa, the event focused on strengthening long-term low-emission development strategies (LT-LEDS). The note explores alignment between LT-LEDS, NDCs, and national development plans; integration of AFOLU systems in long-term planning; subnational implementation challenges; and opportunities for global ambition ahead of COP30. It highlights practical tools, country experiences, and collaborative approaches to advance inclusive, resilient, and ambitious long-term climate action. The convening underscored the importance of embedding LT-LEDS into national planning, enhancing coordination across governance levels, and integrating socioeconomic priorities.

Participants shared practical solutions to overcome implementation barriers and emphasized the role of LT-LEDS in shaping credible, finance-ready climate commitments ahead of COP30.

Read the full takeaways to find out more!