Cabo Verde, an African model of democracy, stability and share of the population with access to education (93% enrolment 2018), water (86%, 2018)1 and electricity (92.2%, 2019)2 and has made the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) the backbone of its economic, social and cultural planning. While national efforts are underway and will continue to be exerted toward emissions reduction and building resilience, Cabo Verde’s national efforts alone will not be sufficient for achieving the goals of the NDC in mitigation and adaptation and in securing the long-term sustainable development and decarbonisation of Cabo Verde.