Gateway:Low Emission Development Strategies

This website supports the creation and implementation of country-driven, analytically rigorous low emission development strategies (LEDS). LEDS will enable countries to transition to low carbon economic development resulting in sustained growth in employment and investment, increased financial flows through carbon markets, reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and other social, economic, and environmental benefits.

The resources here are designed to help you create your own LEDS. We've assembled several toolkits and resources and a complete LEDS development process based on proven best practices. The process is depicted in the diagram to your left, which also lets you navigate through the site. Start with the overview of the LEDS process, or go directly to one of the five major process phases:

1. Organize the LEDS process

2. Assess current situation

3. Analyze options

4. Prioritize actions

5. Implement and monitor