​COP 26 in Glasgow demonstrated a strong political signal from the global community of the urgent need to fight against climate change. For the enhanced transparency framework (ETF), COP 26 adopted further technical work on the modalities, procedures and guidelines for the ETF, with tables, outlines and other formats for the reports agreed. It also committed enhanced support for implementing the ETF, including guidance to the role of Consultative Group of Experts (CGE).

At the seventh meeting of the CGE, the group successfully developed its work programme for 2022 – 2026 based on its revised terms of reference, and also identified its key activities for 2022. The meeting of the CGE took place virtually on 28 February and 1 March 2022 and elected Mr. Alpha Kaloga (Guinea) as the Chair and Ms. Tian Wang (China) as the Rapporteur for 2022.

The CGE has so far played a leading role in supporting the implementation of the measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) arrangements under the Convention and facilitating the transition to the ETF under the Paris Agreement. The outcomes of COP 26 can further inform and strengthen the role of the CGE in providing technical advice and support to developing country Parties through its strategic priorities and activities in accordance with its work plan. For example, the CGE agreed to organize its regional hands-on training workshops focusing on tracking progress of NDCs under the ETF, including mitigation assessment, tracking progress of implementation and achievement of NDCs through use of indicators, and support needed and received in relation to tracking progress of NDCs.

In the coming years, the CGE will continue supporting the developing country Parties in implementing the existing MRV arrangements under the Convention and facilitating transition to and implementation of the ETF under the Paris Agreement. It will also stock take the lessons learned and good practices, understand the areas of improvement, refine the approaches and tools used to provide technical advice and support in facilitating the implementation of the existing MRV arrangements and the ETF. Meanwhile, the CGE will promote collaboration and engagement with key stakeholders and enhance outreach activities.

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