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News : CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVE FOR TRANSPARENCY (CBIT)

Technical resources for implementing the measurement, reporting and verification arrangements under the Convention and the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement.
CAPACITY-BUILDING INITIATIVE FOR TRANSPARENCY (CBIT)

In order to strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of developing countries to meet the transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement, countries agreed to establish a Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT). The GEF was requested to support the establishment and operation of the CBIT, including through voluntary contributions to support developing countries during GEF-6 (2014- 2018) and future replenishment cycles.
The CBIT has three aims:
1.       Strengthen national institutions for transparency-related activities in line with national priorities
2.       Provide relevant tools, training and assistance for meeting the provisions stipulated in Article 13 of the Agreement Assist in the improvement of transparency over time
3.       Assist in the improvement of transparency over time
More information on the CBIT can be found here:
·         Video on the CBIT
·         Information leaflet on CBIT
All developing country Parties have access to the CBIT upon request. A list of projects approved under the CBIT can be found here: Projects under CBIT

 

As part of the Paris Agreement, Parties to the UNFCCC agreed to establish a Capacity-building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) to strengthen the institutional and technical capacities of developing countries to meet the enhanced transparency requirements of the Paris Agreement.