As part of its growing offer of learning support, ICAT has developed two new transparency courses, available freely online. The first one, already available, is focused on climate finance transparency, while the second, to be launched soon, offers practical training on the IPCC emission inventory software. Both courses are hosted on the Learning for Nature platform and offer certificates to participants who successfully complete them.
ICAT’s new self-paced online course on climate finance transparency introduces key concepts and practical steps to build climate finance transparency systems. Based on the ICAT Climate Finance Transparency Guide, the course explores how countries can define and classify climate finance, assess climate finance needs, track financial flows, and identify funding gaps. It also highlights approaches and real-life examples for establishing institutional arrangements and coordination mechanisms for effective climate finance management and reporting.
The course is primarily designed for government officials, policymakers, and practitioners working at national or subnational levels. It is open to anyone interested in strengthening their understanding of climate finance transparency and supporting the implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
The course is offered in English as a self-paced online training, accessible for free on the Learning for Nature platform. It is structured into eight modules of approximately 45 minutes each, allowing participants to learn at their own pace:
Learners can enroll online to access the course and progress through the modules at their own pace. To receive a certificate of completion, participants must complete all mandatory modules and submit the course survey. The certificate, issued by ICAT, confirms that the training has been completed.
Through this course, I deepened my understanding of climate finance transparency, tracking funding flows, and the importance of accountability in supporting effective, data-driven climate action implementation. This knowledge has further enriched my perspective on credible and transparent climate finance governance, particularly in the context of sustainable development cooperation and policies.— wrote a course participant from Indonesia on LinkedIn.
The ICAT Training on the Use of the IPCC Inventory Software, which will be launched in the first half of 2026, helps participants develop practical skills in preparing greenhouse gas inventories, in line with the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework. The course introduces the key features and functionalities of the IPCC Inventory Software and guides learners to use it across all IPCC sectors. Practical exercises cover topics such as estimating greenhouse gas emissions and removals, identifying data needs for different source categories, and preparing inventories consistent with the 2006 IPCC Guidelines and UNFCCC reporting requirements.
The course is designed primarily for government representatives, national inventory compilers, and technical experts involved in greenhouse gas inventory preparation. It is open to all interested stakeholders with prior familiarity with the 2006 IPCC Guidelines. It also equips participants with the skills to train others effectively using the Software, making it especially relevant for managers of greenhouse gas inventory teams.
The course will be offered as a free, self-paced online training in English on the Learning for Nature platform. It is structured into six modules of approximately 60–90 minutes each, plus a shorter module with practical tips for sharing knowledge and training others:
After enrolling, participants can access the course content online and progress through the modules at their own pace. To receive a certificate of completion, learners must complete all mandatory modules and submit the course survey. Once these requirements are fulfilled, the certificate is automatically generated and can be downloaded in PDF format directly from the course platform.
Enroll now in the ICAT self-paced online course on climate finance transparency and stay tuned for the launch of the ICAT Training on the Use of the IPCC Inventory Software.
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