Strawman Proposal: Core Elements of Future National

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1 Strawman Proposal: Core Elements of Future National Climate Reports Jane Ellis, Sara Moarif, Greg Briner Global Forum on the Environment key issues for the post-2012 framework,

2 Outline Context t Reporting needs What does and does not need reporting internationally on a 2y timescale? Proposals for core elements of national reports

3 Context: data/information gaps Data/information patchy, often out-of-date Especially for NAI GHG emissions and actions and forward-looking information

4 Context: why is MRV important? MRV - backbone of climate framework Domestic benefits: Assisting policy development and implementation/evaluation International benefits: Identifying/sharing g good practice Tracking progress to goals/targets Can help to enhance climate actions Build trust

5 Context: Further guidance needed COP15 outcomes included calls to develop/revise guidance on specific issues: Delivery of finance and reductions by developed countries MRV of supported NAMAs Non-Annex I National Communications Other guidance may also be needed d Annex I National Communications Quantifying emissions and effects of actions (especially at policy/sectoral level)

6 What information needs reporting? International ti and domestic needs differ Regular international reporting needed for parameters: That can change significantly in a short time period For which there are specific commitments Of particular interest to the international community

7 What does not need reporting internationally ti every 2y? Parameters that Change only slowly so National circumstances, mitigation/adaptation strategies Change more quickly than 2y reporting cycle Detail on support requests Are reported elsewhere in detail Annex I GHG inventories, transactions

8 Core elements of biennial National Reports Past Present Future National Coms GHG emissions Finance needs Impact of measures Update on key new actions Details of support provided/requested Annex I annual GHG inventory, credit transfers S-M term goal (Projections)

9 Core elements of full National Communications (every 6-8y) Past Present GHG emissions Mitigation/adaptation Programmes Vulnerability assessment Future L-term goal Mitigation /adaptation strategies Other items to be reported could vary depending on the type of country goal/target E.g. Countries with economy-wide QELROs to also report GHG projections, mitigation actions, summary finance provision

10 Conclusions Several key reporting gaps at present Revising reporting framework an opportunity to fill gaps and to : streamline reports modernise and standardise reporting format reflect diversity in country approaches to GHG mitigation ensure that reports are useful to both domestic and international community

11 Questions What is the purpose of such reports? What are international information needs? How much of this information is needed every 2y? What information is needed more/less frequently? How much overlap is needed/desirable in the different reports that countries may prepare? p Is a flexible reporting format appropriate?