In order to implement the GST targets and signals through enhanced NDC ambition and implementation, major barriers must be meaningfully addressed, turned into opportunities for enhanced international cooperation, and translated into development priorities and domestic policies. In the context of making the case for clear leadership to enable such action, this paper:

• focuses on the GST decision’s calls to Parties to achieve by 2030 the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience target of attaining climate-resilient food and agricultural production and supply and distribution of food and increasing sustainable and regenerative production and equitable access to adequate food and nutrition for all,14 as well as to implement and integrate multi-sectoral solutions like sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems
• sets out barriers and solutions, as identified by our work and others, that must be addressed and implemented to enable real action in 2024
• sets out key leadership considerations, how such a leadership role can be effectively utilized, and key priorities for 2024-26.