International Programme for Action on Climate

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Launched in May 2021, IPAC leverages the OECD’s unique multidisciplinary and long-standing experience in evidence-based analysis. It builds on existing data and indicators, policy tools and advice developed by the OECD, the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA). Given the urgency of the climate challenge, robust monitoring and assessment tools are essential to ensure actions are effective in delivering on commitments.

The four components of IPAC

Dashboard of climate indicators

The Dashboard features key indicators that provide an at-a-glance view of country actions and progress towards climate objectives and trajectories toward net zero. It will inform the Climate Action Monitor and guide analysis.

Annual Climate Action Monitor

The Monitor will provide an annual digest of country progress towards climate objectives, building on the Dashboard and supported by a policy framework. It will feature examples of climate mitigation and adaptation best practices and results.

Country notes

IPAC country notes will assess progress toward climate goals considering countries’ specific circumstances. They will use a broader OECD climate indicator set and include targeted policy advice to help with the design of coherent and economically and socially viable mitigation and adaptation action plans.

Dedicated web portal

The web portal will provide an interactive platform for dialogue and mutual learning. It will facilitate the exchange of best practices and innovative approaches, and provide easy access to other climate-related tools and projects.

Guided by a Technical Expert Group

The IPAC Technical Expert Group (TEG), established in May 2021, is responsible for identifying the key indicators used in the Dashboard and the Annual Climate Monitor, as well as the broader set of climate-related indicators that will complement the analysis and feed into the country notes. The TEG also identifies indicators where additional methodological or measurement work are needed, and provide guidance for such developmental work.

The TEG is composed of climate experts from OECD countries and participating economies as well as experts from IEA, ITF, NEA, OECD, and from IMF, UNECE, UNSD, UNFCCC, and Climate Transparency. The TEG members bring in a variety of competencies, from measurement (data, accounts, indicators) to the use of indicators in policy development and evaluation.

IPAC is funded by voluntary contributions. During the initial phase (2021-22), it is a key component of the OECD Project on Climate and Economic Resilience.

Coverage and participation

IPAC dashboard data covers all OECD countries, partner economies (Brazil, People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, South Africa), six prospective members (Argentina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Croatia, Peru, Romania), and other G20 countries. The IPAC dashboard is based on existing data already published by official sources. Other IPAC activities, such as IPAC country notes, are open to participation by all of the above countries.

Related work

Contact us

For more information, please contact: IPACinfo@oecd.org, cc: Ms. Nathalie Girouard, Head of the Environmental Performance and Information Division, OECD Environment Directorate.

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