Training programmes for the technical analysis of Biennial Update Reports
Prerequisite for training

To register for the training, you need to be nominated to the UNFCCC Roster of Experts for the task: Technical analysis of biennial update reports from non-Annex I Parties.

More Information

If you require any further information, please contact the training and certification unit: transparency-expert-training@unfccc.int

 

MRV for Developing Countries

National Reports from non-Annex I countries

Consideration of Reports

Financial and Technical Support

Tools and Training Materials

Relevant COP decisions

NC Guidelines

BUR Guidelines

ICA Guidelines

TTE Guidelines

REDD-plus modalities

Forests

The course is conducted as self-learning course hosted online on the UNFCCC Learning Management Platform (LMS). After a period of self-learning, examination period is available. Upon successful completion of the course, experts will be issued with a certificate.

The examination entails a proficiency assessment, consisting of a set of multiple-choice questions and a few questions that require narrative answers, which is administered online. The threshold for passing the examination is 65%. Those who are not able to meet the threshold set for passing, can retake the assessment either in a retake period or in later rounds of the assessment sessions.

The training programme covers three clusters of training materials:

  • Cluster A: provisions on reporting information in the BURs and conducting technical analysis of BURs under the international consultation and analysis (ICA) process;
  • Cluster B: background materials covering methods and science on key themes addressed in BURs, and
  • Cluster C: provisions relevant to the technical analysis of a technical annex containing information on results-based actions relating to REDD-plus activities.

As each of the modules takes between 8 to 10 hours of studying time, we recommend not taking more than two modules per exam period.

 

Which courses do you need to take?

To understand which clusters and modules are mandatory for the experts who wish to become eligible to participate in the team of technical experts (TTE) to undertake the technical analysis of submitted BURs. Some of the experts in the roster are highly experienced and have participated in a number of activities relating to reporting by Parties under the Convention while others (new experts) have limited experience and expertise in assessing transparency reports from developing country Parties. Accordingly, first, you need to assess what type of expert you are: New, Experienced or LULUCF expert. Please note that there is a precondition for REDD-plus (Cluster C - Module 3) - the trainee should have prior methodological knowledge on LUCF/LULUCF sector (additional details are provided with the registration) or experts will need to also successfully complete module 2.2d LUCF/LULUCF.

 

TTE Table
Credit: UNFCCC

 

Structure of CGE training programme for TTE

Please refer to the decision tree below:

 

Structure of CGE training programme for TTE
Credit: UNFCCC

Download courses

The courses of the training programme are being provided in an offline format to improve accessibility and expand studying period for experts. The training courses pdf are downloadable and available year-round for those experts who prefer it, allowing participants additional time to study the materials and prepare for examinations. Please take into consideration that each of the modules might take between 8 to 10 hours of studying time. We recommend not taking more than two modules per exam period.

Please click below to download the offline version of the courses:

Cluster A

Module 1: Technical analysis of biennial update reports: an overview.

Mitigation thematic area: Module 2.1 Technical analysis of biennial update reports: thematic elements. Mitigation actions and their effects.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2 Technical analysis of biennial update reports: thematic elements. National greenhouse gas inventories.

Needs and support thematic area: Module 2.3 Technical analysis of biennial update reports: thematic elements. Finance, technology and capacity- building needs and support received.

 

Cluster B

Mitigation thematic area: Module 2.1 Background material: Mitigation actions and their effects.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2a Background material: National greenhouse gas inventories – Energy sector.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2b Background material: National greenhouse gas inventories – Industrial processes sector.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2c Background material: National greenhouse gas inventories – Agriculture sector.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2d Background material: National greenhouse gas inventories – Land use, land-use change and forestry sector.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2e Background material: National greenhouse gas inventories – Waste sector.

GHG Inventory thematic area: Module 2.2f Background material: Key differences between the Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines and 2006 IPCC Guidelines.

Needs and support thematic area: Module 2.3 Background material: Finance, technology and capacity-building needs and support received.

 

Cluster C

Technical annex on results-based actions relating to REDD-plus: Module 3 Technical analysis of biennial update reports: background material.

Technical annex on results-based actions relating to REDD-plus: Module 3 Technical analysis of biennial update reports: thematic elements

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