Introduction to MRV concept benefits key aspects CDM

Introduction to MRV: concept, benefits, key aspects CDM Standardized Baselines: opportunities to experience simplified tools for MRV Freetown, Sierra Leone, 21 -22 March 2017 Andrea Camponogara UNFCCC Regional Collaboration Centre of Lomé

Outline • What is MRV • Elements of an MRV system • Benefits of MRV at the national level

What is MRV • MRV refers to activities allowing to track progress and steer towards climate change related targets • The term MRV was coined in Bali (COP 13, 2007), bringing together all aspects pertaining to transparency under the climate regime. • It includes a) Measurement (M): Data collection and assessment b) Reporting (R): National Communications and BURs c) Verification (V): International Consultation and Assessment (ICA)

Elements of MRV

Elements of MRV Institutional Arrangements Institutional (identifying relevant entities and defining roles and responsibilities) Official (formalizing the engagement of stakeholders) Procedurals (tools to organize and define their institutional arrangements) 5

Elements of MRV Key elements of institutional arrangements for MRV

Benefits of MRV National MRV System GHG-Inventory Tracking Mitigation and Adaptation Actions Tracking support How national and sectoral GHG emissions develop over time If mitigation and adaptation actions delivered the expected results If support provided met your specific national needs

Benefits of MRV GHG Inventory data Mitigation action data Impact of mitigation actions at national and sectoral level Mitigation and Adaptation Action Data on support Level and effectiveness of received support

References Handbook on MRV for developing country Parties http: //unfccc. int/files/national_reports/annex_i_natco m_/application/pdf/non-annex_i_mrv_handbook. pdf

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