SB62: Aligning NDCs and BTRs - Overcoming Barriers, Unlocking Benefits for Climate Action
Co-hosted by the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) and NDC Partnership Support Unit, this event will explore synergies between Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), as well as the institutional, technical and process-related challenges to aligning them. Participating countries will share experiences, reflect on gaps and discuss practical ways to enhance coherence across planning and reporting efforts.
Under the Paris Agreement, countries are required to submit NDCs and BTRs as part of their commitment to global climate action. NDCs outline planned mitigation and adaptation measures, while BTRs provide a structured framework for tracking and reporting progress — focusing on emissions, transparency and climate finance. Aligning these instruments can generate efficiencies, reduce costs and streamline data collection and reporting, ultimately supporting more coherent and impactful implementation.
This event will serve as a platform for countries to exchange lessons learned and explore concrete strategies to strengthen alignment between NDCs and BTRs.
