The Regional Climate Action Transparency Hub for Central Asia (ReCATH) is moving into its second phase. The new phase aims to expand ongoing efforts to improve climate transparency and reporting in the region, building on the outcomes of the initial phase and countries’ needs. Recall, ReCATH was established on the
On February 06, 2024 in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, the Regional Climate Action Transparency Hub  (ReCATH) project team participated in the kick-off meeting of the new project “Strengthening Turkmenistan’s Capacity to Comply with the Enhanced Transparency Framework under the Paris Agreement”. The workshop, organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
In preparation for the transition to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), two countries in Central Asia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, have officially started developing a roadmap for the preparation of biennial transparency reports (BTRs). These reports, which are a prerequisite for the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework, play a key role
NDC assessment, implementation and tracking can be a daunting task. However, a number of guides and tools are available to help countries navigate the challenges. One of these is the Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Model (GACMO), an excel-based tool developed by UNEP-Copenhagen Climate Centre, and updated for ICAT. GACMO allows
Climate change affects every aspect of society today, and many countries are continuing to respond to both the global and domestic challenges posed by a warming planet. Adapting to the effects of adverse weather conditions, enacting new policies to cut greenhouse gas emissions, and changing infrastructures to ensure smooth implementation
21 August 2023 ICAT is hosting a webinar on 20 September 2023, 11:00-12:30 CEST on the topic of Article 6 and transparency. Article 6 of the Paris Agreement regulates the approaches for voluntary cooperation between countries to achieve the targets set out in their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It has
The Climate Transparency Platform covers everything related to the Enhanced Transparency Framework of the Paris Agreement and the continued reporting under the UNFCCC. It provides a global overview of transparency initiatives and developing countries transparency efforts, allowing users to stay up-to-date on the latest developments, events, and knowledge products, as
