Enviro News Asia, Kigali – Rwanda will host the first-ever centralized group review of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) for African Least Developed Countries (LDCs), marking a significant milestone in the implementation of the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement. The event will take place from 11–16 May 2026 in Kigali, alongside a practical capacity-building training on ETF reporting tools.
The initiative is organized by the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), in collaboration with the UNFCCC secretariat and partners, including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the CBIT Global Support Programme, the Commonwealth Secretariat, and the Office of the LDC Group Chair.
This pilot responds to formal requests from four African LDCs—Burkina Faso, Malawi, Niger, and Rwanda—to conduct their technical expert reviews in a centralized format. By consolidating the review process, the initiative introduces a more efficient and collaborative approach to fulfilling ETF reporting requirements.
The event will convene technical expert review teams, national experts from the participating countries, and representatives from partner organizations. In addition to reviewing the BTRs of the four Parties, the programme will provide hands-on training in ETF tools, covering greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, tracking progress on Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and reporting on climate finance and support received.
By integrating review and capacity-building activities, the initiative aims to strengthen peer learning, improve the quality and consistency of reporting, and enhance overall efficiency in transparency processes. It also seeks to better prepare participating countries for future reporting cycles under the Paris Agreement framework.
As host, Rwanda underscores its leadership in advancing climate transparency and regional cooperation, while reaffirming a shared commitment among African LDCs to strengthen institutional capacity and streamline reporting obligations. The centralized review model highlights the value of partnerships and innovation in supporting developing countries to meet their climate commitments effectively. (*)
