The executive secretary of the UN Climate Change, Simon Stiell, delivered, within the framework of COP29, recognition to the first nine countries to submit biennial transparency reports (BTR) under the Paris Agreement: Spain, Andorra, Panama, Guyana, Netherlands, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Singapore and Japan.
Stiell described as “remarkable” the progress made “this year alone” by this group of “pioneer” countries which “have become countries champions of transparency on a global scale” in addition to setting “a powerful example” to other countries, BTRs are “crucial tools for governments and businesses” and contribute to “creating a “a robust evidence base, essential for strengthening climate policies and action” based on learning and improving strategies used in the fight against climate change.
The next technical reviews and the multilateral phase “will highlight the areas for improvement, identify capacity needs, measure progress and strengthen transparency”he added. The international affairs coordinator of the Climate Change Office of the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, Teresa Solana, thanked the award for this recognition, assuring that “it is proof of our commitment to transparency and climate leadership”.
By supporting the enhanced transparency framework, “we are paving the way for a collaborative approach to climate change accountability,” which constitutes “a essential step to realize the vision of the Paris Agreement and keep the 1.5°C target within reach,” he added.
