In collaboration with the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the CBIT-Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP), and the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC), the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) is pleased to announce that registration for the facilitated e-learning course on climate transparency and the enhanced transparency framework is now open.

Scheduled to start in March 2026, the course aims to provide support to developing countries to build national capacity to implement the ETF under the Paris Agreement. In particular, the course will help countries to assess and develop mitigation policies, so as to advance national and international climate objectives and enable the achievement of national priorities and sustainable development goals.

Participants completing this course will obtain:

• Insights into engaging ministries and national stakeholders on the implementation of the Paris Agreement and its ETF, in a way that advances both domestic and international priorities; 
• An enhanced understanding of the data needs and methods for assessing and reporting on mitigation actions, to facilitate the development of effective climate policies for the design, implementation and tracking of NDCs; 
• An overview of where to access good practice guidance, knowledge resources, methodologies, guides and tools related to climate transparency; and
• Background to facilitate the development of effective national transparency frameworks and institutional arrangements, which support the mobilization of resources and support for the implementation of the ETF. 

Following the success of the past six training rounds, targeting regions including: Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Balkans, the Caucasus, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East, we are now pleased to offer this training in English in 2026 for participants from countries in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Eligibility

Participants must have an advanced proficiency in English and fit either of the following profiles:

1. Senior government officials working in ministries/national bodies relevant to national climate change actions, with some responsibility in supporting the development or implementation of national policies, the country’ NDCs, climate reporting and/or transparency arrangements; and
2. Technical practitioners working in the domain of reporting, data collection and climate action transparency at core and ancillary ministries. This can include non-public sector practitioners supporting data collection or analysis processes at national and subnational levels.

This course will follow a blended learning approach, combining e-learning modules, interactive exercises, virtual sessions with subject matter experts and peers, and an in-person workshop for selected participants. A facilitator will guide and assist participants throughout the course, providing real-time feedback on activities and exercises. The user-friendly online learning platform will also offer participants the opportunity to connect with peers from diverse backgrounds and be part of a regional network of climate transparency professionals

Further information

Please consult the call for registration for further information on the course, including content, dates and eligibility details.