MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, CRI

This award is bestowed upon Costa Rica's Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) for its Outstanding NDC by Region: North America, Central America, and the Caribbean. This recognition highlights Costa Rica's exemplary commitment, high effectiveness, and significant impact within its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), consistently positioning the nation as a regional leader in climate action.

The country consistently demonstrates progressive and quantifiable ambition in both its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets and its comprehensive adaptation strategies. Costa Rica's NDC aligns exemplarily with the objectives of the Paris Agreement, integrating coherently with robust national and sectoral plans, including meticulously developed National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) across various critical sectors like mobility, energy, waste management, and agriculture. This strategic alignment ensures a cohesive and impactful approach to climate governance.

This award celebrates not only MINAE's formal commitments but also its tangible progress and transformative national impact in driving a low-carbon and resilient future. By consistently pushing the boundaries of climate ambition and implementation, Costa Rica serves as a crucial regional reference point and an inspiring model in the evolution of effective climate policy and action.