Policy paper on Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) newly published
A policy paper on Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) has been published by the ClimaSouth project. The paper is based on a comparative analysis of the MRV policies and frameworks of ENPI South countries, using available public material and carrying out individual interviews with national MRV focal points. The aim of the analysis is two-fold: on the one hand, to produce a comprehensive overview of the progress that ENPI South countries have made in the development of MRV structures; on the other hand, to illustrate and reflect on the challenges they face with regard to the operationalization of such structures.
MRV is the core obligation of the transparency framework of the United Nations Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and an important instrument for strengthening the capacity of countries to prepare for monitoring and implementation of their NDCs. As such, MRV will play a pivotal role in building international trust and confidence that the transformative climate action towards a low-carbon future called by the Agreement is taking place.
The ClimaSouth Policy Series tailors policy advice to the specific and timely priorities of partner countries in the South Mediterranean region. The series draws on the project’s expertise in comparing country experiences and identifying best practices in the region. By focusing on how climate action can be implemented, the ClimaSouth policy papers are designed to support national administrations in the development and implementation of climate change policy. They also target a wider range of stakeholders in the region to engage more effectively in the global climate change framework.