GHG FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW SENEGAL WASTE SECTOR

This report provides a conceptual overview of Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) frameworks and systems, specifically as a foundational component for developing a national MRV architecture for the waste sector in Senegal. It defines the core principles of GHG accounting and the various components required to build and manage an effective MRV system to support Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

• The document defines Measurement (M) as the collection of data to track progress and objectives, which can be achieved through 'Top Down' approaches using aggregated statistics and emission factors, or 'Bottom Up' approaches collecting data directly from emitting installations.
• Reporting (R) involves compiling information into standardized formats for accessibility and public disclosure, while Verification (V) is the periodic review or independent assessment of that information to ensure its completeness, reliability, and conformance with standards.
• GHG accounting is guided by six core principles: Transparency (clear documentation and audit trails), Accuracy (removal of bias to avoid over- or under-estimates), Completeness (reporting all sources and sinks), Consistency (using the same methods over time), Comparability (allowing comparison between countries), and Relevance (serving the decision-making needs of users).
• MRV is categorized into four primary areas: MRV of emissions (tracking GHGs over time), MRV of actions (assessing mitigation policy impacts), MRV of support (tracking finance, technology, and capacity building), and MRV of other outcomes (connecting mitigation to co-benefits like SDGs or energy access).
• An MRV System is described as an ecosystem comprising several components: physical capacity (e.g., weighbridges, sensors), human capacity (e.g., process engineers), data and data series, methodologies (e.g., ISO 14064, IPCC 2006), tools (e.g., Information Management Systems), and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
• The report outlines a project titled "Support for NDC Implementation in the Waste Management Sector in Senegal and Cote d’Ivoire," which includes strengthening policy frameworks, enhancing technical capacity for MRV, and providing assistance for biogas and compost plants.

APA

Stockholm Environment Institute (2021). GHG FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW SENEGAL WASTE SECTOR. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210330-ghg-mrv-framework-overview-senegal-waste-sector-final-2.pdf

Chicago

Stockholm Environment Institute. GHG FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW SENEGAL WASTE SECTOR. 2021. https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210330-ghg-mrv-framework-overview-senegal-waste-sector-final-2.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{stockholmenvironmentinstitute2021ghg, author = {{Stockholm Environment Institute}}, title = {{GHG FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW SENEGAL WASTE SECTOR}}, institution = {Stockholm Environment Institute}, year = {2021}, month = mar, url = {https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210330-ghg-mrv-framework-overview-senegal-waste-sector-final-2.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }