International Training on the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory (NGHGI) for Land Use

Building national capacity to accurately estimate, report, and manage greenhouse gas emissions and removals from the land use sector.

Course Background

Understanding and reporting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals from land use is critical for addressing climate change
and meeting international reporting obligations. Many countries face challenges in developing robust and transparent
National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (NGHGIs) for the land use sector.

ECAS Institute recognizes the importance of accurate inventories for effective climate policy and decision-making.
This course equips national institutions with practical knowledge to build sustainable NGHGIs, aligned with
UNFCCC reporting requirements and IPCC guidelines.

Course Objectives

Understand the roles of the UNFCCC and IPCC in national GHG inventories.

Explain inventory cycles, principles, and key elements of NGHGIs.

Estimate GHG emissions and removals from the land use sector step by step.

Identify methodological improvements across IPCC guidelines.

What You Will Learn

UNFCCC objectives and IPCC guidelines for NGHGIs.

Inventory cycles and principles of GHG accounting.

Step-by-step estimation of land use GHG emissions and removals.

Biological and physical processes driving GHG fluxes.

Methodological improvements across IPCC guideline versions.

Duration and Program

This structured training consists of 11 lessons, each lasting approximately 40–100 minutes.
The program combines theory and hands-on exercises to support the development of a comprehensive
National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the land use sector. Detailed schedules will be shared prior
to training commencement.

Target Participants

This course is designed primarily for national-level stakeholders, including:

Staff of national agencies responsible for NGHGI preparation

Professionals involved in UNFCCC reporting

Institutions strengthening transparency under the Paris Agreement

Individuals seeking deeper understanding of land use GHG accounting

Training Modules

LessonTitleKey Focus1IntroductionImportance of NGHGIs and UNFCCC reporting context.2Land Representation – StratificationLand classification for accurate GHG accounting.3Land Representation – Methodological ApproachFrameworks for land representation in inventories.4C Pools – Living Biomass & DOMGHG fluxes from biomass and dead organic matter.5C Pools – Soil Organic Matter (Mineral Soils)GHG estimation in mineral soils.6C Pools – Soil Organic Matter (Organic Soils)GHG fluxes from organic soils.7C Pools – Harvested Wood ProductsLifecycle accounting of harvested wood products.8Land Use – Forest LandAfforestation, reforestation, and deforestation.9Land Use – Cropland & GrasslandGHG emissions from agricultural land uses.10Land Use – WetlandsGHG accounting for wetlands and peatlands.11Land Use – Settlements & Other LandGHG estimation for remaining land categories.

Training Style

Training is delivered through lectures, PowerPoint presentations, case studies, field visits,
breakout sessions, and interactive discussions. Guest speakers contribute both in person and via
online platforms to provide practical insights.

General Notes

Training manuals and reference materials are provided.

Participants receive a certificate upon successful completion.

Tailor-made courses are available for organizations.

Contact: info@ecasiafrica.org

About ECAS Institute

ECAS Institute delivers independent training, research, and consulting services in climate change,
resilience building, carbon markets, renewable energy, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation,
agriculture, and food systems.

Headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, ECAS Institute works across Africa and globally with partners in Europe
and North America.

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