Workshop objectives training needs and expectations Yolando Velasco

Workshop objectives, training needs and expectations Yolando Velasco, UNFCCC secretariat United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Objective “Improved the preparation of GHG inventories section of the national communications through training on wide range of approaches, methods and tools. ” United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

How do we plan to achieve this… For this training session, we envision to have: • Inputs and discussions • Exercises…computer-based and simple tools • Exchange of experiences/feedback

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General expectations • • Be able to apply the 1996 inventory guidelines Be able to disseminate information Know where to find relevant tools Familiarize with guidelines and software More accuracy, less uncertainties in inventory Develop future emissions scenarios Develop skills in managing the process Enhance quality of GHG inventories

Other topics • • • Uncertainty assessment of emissions and sinks Uncertainty management plan Quality assurance and control Application of national inventory system to NAI Calculation of regional emissions factors, e. g. East Africa • GHG emissions from oil production • Transportation sector

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