International Training on Forests and Transparency under the Paris Agreement

Understand the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), National Forest Monitoring Systems (NFMS), and forest data collection, analysis, and reporting for global climate action.

Course Background
Course Objectives
What You Will Learn
Duration & Program
Target Participants
Training Modules
Training Style
General Notes
About ECAS Institute

Course Background

Forests are vital for achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement, particularly in combating climate change. A key part of this agreement is the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), which requires countries to regularly report on their climate actions and emissions. Many countries face challenges in collecting, analyzing, and sharing forest-related data to meet these transparency requirements.

ECAS Institute recognizes the critical role of accurate forest data in global climate efforts. This course equips participants to understand and address the transparency requirements for forests under the Paris Agreement, highlighting the importance of robust forest monitoring systems in meeting international reporting standards.

Course Objectives

Understand the importance of forests in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Explain the progressive changes in moving towards the transparency framework under the Paris Agreement and illustrate how this could be addressed in the forest sector.

Describe the principles and elements which guide the design and operation of a sustainable National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS).

Understand the importance of the NFMS to meet the requirement of the modalities, procedures, and guidelines of the ETF.

What You Will Learn

The importance of forests in achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement.

The progressive changes in moving towards the transparency framework under the Paris Agreement, illustrating how this could be addressed in the forest sector.

The principles and elements which guide the design and operation of a sustainable National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS).

The importance of the NFMS to meet the requirement of the modalities, procedures, and guidelines of the ETF.

Duration and Program

This structured training course consists of three lessons. It is designed to provide essential knowledge about the Enhanced Transparency Framework and its application to the forest sector, combining theoretical understanding with practical implications. Detailed session timings and interactive discussion opportunities will be provided before the training commences.

Heads of national forest authorities or ministries.

Climate or forest officers.

Students in forestry and environmental sciences.

Training Modules

NoModuleDetails1The Enhanced Transparency Framework and Forests Understanding the goals of the Paris Agreement and the concept of transparency.
Evolution of climate reporting frameworks leading to the ETF.
The specific importance of forests for climate change mitigation and adaptation under the Paris Agreement.2The National Forest Monitoring System Principles and elements of a robust NFMS.
Components of an NFMS (satellite monitoring, ground-based inventories).
Ensuring sustainability and long-term operation of an NFMS.3Forest Data for the Enhanced Transparency Framework Types of forest-related data needed for ETF reporting (deforestation, reforestation, carbon stocks).
How NFMS data supports the requirements of ETF modalities, procedures, and guidelines.
The process of data collection, analysis, and dissemination for transparent forest reporting.

Training Style

The course modules will be delivered through PowerPoint presentations, lectures, case studies/field visits, breakout sessions, and interactive discussions. Guest speakers will participate both in person and via Zoom or other online platforms, providing practical insights alongside theoretical concepts. The faculty comprises experienced decision-makers, practitioners, and representatives from established educational and research institutions.

General Notes

Training manuals and additional reference materials will be provided to participants.

Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate.

Tailor-made courses for organizations are available; contact info@ecasiafrica.org for details.

Payment must be sent to our bank account before the start of training with proof sent to info@ecasiafrica.org.

About ECAS Institute

The ECAS Institute delivers independent and targeted training, research, and consulting services, focusing on climate change, resilience building, carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, and agriculture & food systems. Located in Nairobi, Kenya, ECAS works across Africa and has supported partners in Europe, the USA, and beyond.

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