UN Climate Change News, 11 November 2021 – At COP26 in Glasgow, 17 countries shared updates on climate action over the two day- Multilateral Assessment (MA) and Facilitative Sharing of Views (FSV) events.
Seven developing countries participated in the FSV workshop, the final stage of the International Consultation Analysis (ICA) process. At the workshop, Parties shared their experiences on the implementation of the domestic MRV arrangements and national efforts to establish or enhance them. Countries showcased their mitigation actions in the energy sector by shifting to renewable energy sources such as wind, solar and hydro power. Several countries highlighted the sustainable forest management activities they are undertaking, such as implementing REDD+, to contribute to reducing emissions from the forest and land use sector. It was also an opportunity to inform the international community of the support required in transitioning to the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) under the Paris Agreement.
In a similar process, ten developed countries underwent MA, the final stage of the International Assessment and Review (IAR) process. As part of this, each country presented an overview of their key climate actions and answered clarifying questions from other countries both in advance of and at the session.
In the first ever joint FSV/MA closing, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Patricia Espinosa praised countries for not only showing leadership, transparency and openness, but also for keeping the process moving forward over the past year. Noting that IAR and ICA processes form the basis of the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework, Espinosa commented, “By highlighting progress made and identifying where further efforts are needed, these platforms help to build trust among countries and encourage further action.”
Seven developing countries participated in the 11th workshop of the FSV. Cambodia, Dominican Republic, Lao PDR, Oman and Tajikistan presented their first Biennial Update Report (BUR), while Uruguay and India presented their third reports.
The seven Parties also noted their commitment to transition towards the enhanced transparency framework. In addition, Oman and Tajikistan provided detailed information on the institutional arrangements relevant to the preparation of their first biennial transparency report.
Highlights of the presentations and discussions with all seven participating Parties are available here.
Multilateral Assessment
Ten developed country Parties underwent MA at COP26: Kazakhstan, Croatia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, Poland, Romania, Slovenia and the United Kingdom.
On adapting to climate change impacts, both Croatia and Kazakhstan described the adoption of National Adaptation Plans, while the UK announced the publication of its first Adaptation Communication. In addition, Slovenia showcased its Climate Mirror, an annual publication aimed at tracking the implementation of measures to address climate change.
For a more extensive list of Parties’ new, innovative and most effective policies and measures to address climate change as highlighted during the sessions, please see here.
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Author:UN
Date:November 11, 2021