Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 2015.

This Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is a multi-sectoral policy document for the period of 2015-2030. The INDC outlines various national policies and initiatives. It is estimated that The Bahamas will reduce its emissions by a minimum of 30% below 2002 levels.
The INDC addresses adaptation options in the agriculture, tourism, health, financial and insurance, coastal and marine resources/fisheries, energy, forestry, human settlement, , transportation and water resources sectors. Adaptation option for Agriculture, Livestock Development and Fisheries is to formulate and implement strategies and measures which will help to enhance food security and sustainable food production. Adaptation option for Coastal and Marine Resources and Fisheries is to adopt short-, medium-, and long-term measures to protect coastlines and increase the resilience of coastal ecosystems, enforcement of setbacks, and restoration of coastal wetlands. An option for Forestry is to further quantify costs for Forest Estate Management Plan for monitoring, imagery and sustainable forestry management practices.
Noting that fossil fuels are primarily consumed in the transport and electricity sectors of the country, the mitigation contribution from the Bahamas is based on the country’s National Energy Policy, which sets a target of reaching 30% renewables in the energy mix by 2030. A 10% Residential Energy Self Generation Programme will also be implemented, which focuses on efficiency improvement and energy diversification.