Preparing a Greenhouse Gas Inventory under the Enhanced Transparency Framework

Course Background

This course provides foundational knowledge and practical guidance on the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the UNFCCC, equipping professionals with tools to prepare, maintain, and report national greenhouse gas inventories (NGHGI) in line with international standards and national commitments.

Course Objectives

Build awareness of UNFCCC reporting requirements and transparency in climate governance.

Introduce basic methodology for compiling a national GHG inventory.

Explain ETF implications for national reporting systems.

Support countries in establishing reliable NGHGI processes.

Training Modules

NoModuleDetails1Introduction to Reporting Requirements under UNFCCC and ETFThe Paris Agreement and ETF, MRV systems, UNFCCC reporting cycles, and role of transparency in accountability.2The National Greenhouse Gas Inventory (NGHGI)Inventory cycle (planning, data collection, compilation, QA/QC, reporting), IPCC guidelines, main sectors (energy, AFOLU, waste, industry), institutional frameworks, challenges and solutions.3Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC)QA/QC objectives, planning, validation, verification, managing uncertainty, and reporting QA/QC results.4Inventory Management Tools and Continuous ImprovementInventory software platforms, data management principles, automating workflows, feedback loops, capacity-building, planning updates, and methodology improvements.