National climate plans also
known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs) are the beating heart of
the Paris Agreement. In the same way, a robust transparency framework is the
backbone of world nations’ efforts to achieve their goals under the agreement
and tackle the climate emergency together.
Building on the
monitoring, reporting and verification process under the UNFCCC and the Kyoto Protocol,
in 2015 the Paris Agreement established a new universal enhanced
transparency framework (ETF)
requiring all countries to regularly report transparent information on the
implementation and achievement of their NDCs.
The 2022-2024 period
is critical for countries to consolidate robust climate data collection and
reporting systems at the national level that also include non-State actors'
contributions to climate action.
The benefits of solid
implementation of the ETF are clear. A strong transparency framework is not
only a basic condition for accountability and trust building among nations, but
it is also a powerful tool for governments to develop impactful and
data-supported nationally determined contributions moving forward.
To reinforce national
capacities on transparency, an interactive Africa Dialogue on the Enhanced Transparency
Framework will take place on 31 August and 1 September, at the Africa Climate
Week in Libreville, Gabon.
International leaders,
ministers, national focal points and experts will gather to provide policy
insights, learn from each other’s experiences and hear from international
experts working across all world regions.
Join online
The Africa Dialogue
will be a hybrid event with participants in person in Libreville, Gabon, and
more connecting online from across the region. Register here to receive updated information and the
connection link for online participation.
About the Regional
Climate Dialogues on the Enhanced Transparency Framework
The Africa Dialogue is
part of a series of regional dialogues on the enhanced transparency framework
organised by the UN Climate Change
secretariat, the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) with the support of regional
organisations, such as COMESA and ECCAS in the case of the Africa Dialogue. The next regional dialogue will
take place at the 2023 Asia-Pacific Climate Week.
Learn more
UN Climate Change website
Enhanced Transparency
Framework Manual