Implementation of the INDC

Since 2011, Myanmar has begun its transition to a market economy, and from military rule to democracy. The opening up of the economy has accelerated growth, with a 6.5% growth average since 2011. The first democratic elections in 25 years took place in 2015. Myanmar relies heavily on natural resources such as energy, minerals, forestry, and agriculture for its main exports and industries, which makes it essential that its growth pattern is environmentally sustainable. Myanmar’s potential needs to be unlocked through careful analysis and by charting a sustainable development path that generates strong economic, environmental and social outcomes. In support of country’s sustainable development Myanmar needs to address: The growing energy demands of its population and expanding economy, while maintaining Myanmar’s international commitment to low GHG emissions; and the growing rural and urban demands for forest, agricultural and watershed products and services while addressing the economic and policy drivers of deforestation and landscape degradation.