The Swedish offer to support ambitious climate plans

Nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are at the heart of the Paris Agreement and the achievement of its long-term goals. They embody efforts by each country to reduce national emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.  To enhance the ambition over time the Paris Agreement provide that successive NDCs will represent a progression compared to the previous NDC and reflect its highest possible ambition. 

Parties are requested to submit the next round of NDCs ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference, COP30, taking place on November 10 – November 21, 2025, in Belém, Brazil. 

Ahead of COP30, the Swedish Minister for Climate and the Environment, Ms. Romina Pourmokthari and the Swedish Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Mr. Benjamin Dousa, have sent a letter to the parties of the Paris Agreement to share some reflections on the solutions available to accelerate the transition to net-zero. The letter acknowledges that climate action is an investment opportunity and that solutions are available in all sectors. 

Swedish businesses are in the forefront of innovative green solutions in areas such as transportation, industry, energy, agriculture, foods systems, buildings and waste management and stand ready to engage with partners. The attachment to the letter showcases an overview of solutions in each sector that can align with countries climate plans.

Sweden also supports partners in their green transition through our development assistance being one of the largest donors of climate finance per capita. In 2023, Sweden’s climate financing amounted to 9,4 billion SEK, an increase of over 800 million SEK compared to 2022. At COP29, Sweden made pledges of 8 billion SEK to the Green Climate Fund for 2027-2027 and 200 million SEK to the Fund responding to Loss and Damage. In 2025, Sweden serves as the co-chair of the Green Climate Fund together with the regional African seat.