MRV projects

An accurate and precise Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas emissions system is fundamental to the post-2020 transparency. This is especially the case since all countries – both developed and developing - are expected to regularly report on their GHG inventories and NDC implementation and achievement progress under the new climate regime based on the Paris Agreement. Strong emphasis to realize transparency in tackling climate change at a global scale presents a daunting challenge especially to most of the non-Annex 1 countries with limited experience in carbon measurement and reporting. Planning and operationalizing a full MRV scheme requires not only political commitment but also technical expertise, sufficient time and financial resources. GGGI’s MRV program is designed to support national and/or city level MRV scheme establishment and strengthen the MRV capacities of at least eight countries during the 2017-2018 biennium. GGGI will also develop a sector-specific MRV guideline for the implementation of a transparency mechanism.