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This policy brief examines the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) established under the Paris Agreement, focusing on the reporting requirements for Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and the challenges faced by developing countries, particularly in Africa, in meeting these standards by the 2024 deadline.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the 'enhanced transparency framework' established under Article 13 of the Paris Agreement. It identifies critical gaps in the framework's design, specifically regarding 'built-in flexibility' for developing countries, the tracking of climate finance, and the alignment of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) with reporting requirements. The document provides recommendations for the COP22 conference to establish a roadmap for a fully operational framework by 2018 to ensure data is available for the 2023 global stocktake.

This guide provides a detailed technical exploration of the reporting and review requirements established by the Paris Agreement Rulebook's enhanced transparency framework. It outlines the specific information Parties must report, the timelines for submission, the structure of the technical expert review and multilateral consideration processes, and the flexibility provisions available to developing country Parties based on their capacities.

This working paper by the Project for Advancing Climate Transparency (PACT) consortium analyzes the technical expert review and facilitative, multilateral consideration of progress within the Paris Agreement's enhanced transparency framework. It evaluates 20 years of review processes to propose options for more sustainable, cost-effective, and clear procedures that support climate ambition and implementation while maintaining flexibility for developing countries.

This working paper by the Project for Advancing Climate Transparency (PACT) consortium examines the reporting requirements of the Paris Agreement, focusing on the five streams of information to be reported, including what, how, and when information is submitted.

This working paper from the Project for Advancing Climate Transparency examines the enhanced transparency framework of the Paris Agreement, focusing on the capacity-building support required for developing countries to meet more stringent reporting requirements.