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The National Climate Change Commission (CNCC in Spanish) consists of 37 member institutions, including ministries, public institutions, subnational governments, civil society, Indigenous Peoples’ representatives, and the private sector. It is chaired by the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development (MADES in Spanish). The CNCC’s main functions include overseeing the National Climate Change Policy, providing recommendations on public policies, supporting the implementation of climate initiatives, regulating its operations, and assisting with climate financing. To serve these functions, it holds quarterly meetings or additional sessions as needed.