Transparency extends beyond reporting and review of relevant climate data and information: it helps to track emissions and impacts, identifies needs and priorities, and tracks progress towards implementation and achievement of the goals of the UNFCCC and Paris Agreement.
Transparency empowers countries to make informed decisions, set meaningful targets and develop relevant policy responses. It also helps unlocking results-based finance, contributing to attract the support that will enable more ambitious climate action over the longer term.
The importance of climate transparency breaks down into four primary areas:
This technical briefing explores the following thematic areas and aspects of transparency under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement:
