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The DDP Annual Report 2024 underscores the importance of integrating loss and damage considerations into Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) as countries prepare to revise their climate action plans by February 2025. Loss and damage refer to the adverse impacts of climate change that go beyond what communities can adapt to, such as the destruction of homes and infrastructure due to extreme weather events and the loss of coastal heritage sites due to rising sea levels. Incorporating these elements into NDCs is vital for providing a comprehensive response to the climate crisis, highlighting the full scope of climate impacts—both economic and non-economic—and ensuring that vulnerable populations are adequately represented. By doing so, countries can foster accountability among major polluters and secure the necessary financial resources to support recovery and resilience efforts. The report also serves as a practical toolbox, illustrating diverse pathways for countries to achieve net zero emissions while balancing economic development and resilience building. It emphasizes that while each country must tailor its approach to address its unique challenges and circumstances, there are shared climate challenges that can benefit from collective learning and experience. Overall, the report advocates for a holistic approach that strengthens climate justice by recognizing and addressing the needs of those most affected by climate change.