Measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) and transparency of action and support are critical in achieving the objectives of the Convention and the Paris Agreement. Preparing and communicating reliable, transparent and comprehensive information on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, climate actions and support forms an essential basis for understanding current GHG emission levels, the ambition of existing and planned efforts, as well as progress on both the national and the international scales.
Over few decades, the existing MRV arrangements under the Convention have evolved and countries have achieved diverse and rich experiences and lessons learned throughout the process. From the experiences gained thus far, it is evidently clear that strong institutional arrangements play an instrumental role in sustaining the MRV/transparency process.
In this context, the Consultative Group of Experts (CGE) presents a toolbox to facilitate experts and practitioners on the ground to improve their national institutional arrangements to support implementing the existing MRV arrangements under the Convention and preparing for the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement.