The government of Burkina Faso is partnering with Sweden to set up a National Measuring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) system. The MRV concept which was firstly introduced at the Conference of the Parties in Bali in 2007 (COP 13), and it designates a set of processes and procedures that allow the collection and reporting of ”factual information (data), its assessment and verification to determine if, when and how countries have met their respective obligations in the implementation of climate actions. Originally designed to monitor compliance with quantified commitments to limit greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from developed countries, the concept has evolved a lot since to also apply to the efforts of developing countries in the following areas: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions, mitigation, and adaptation, necessary support received in terms of financial, technological and capacity building. Part of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its related instruments, the Kyoto Protocol and the Paris Agreement, Burkina Faso must set up its National MRV system to meet the requirements, particularly for the monitoring and reporting.
Thus, the Paris Agreement negotiated in December 2015 has established a universal and harmonized measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) provisions for climate change mitigation. A common system for transparency now applies to all countries. The MRV system is essential for the effective implementation of the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, which outline countries’ mitigation goals and policies. Greenhouse gas measurements are needed to identify emissions trends, determine where to focus the efforts on greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, track mitigation support, assess whether mitigation measures planned under the NDCs are proving to be effective, assess the impact of the support received and monitor the progress made in reducing emissions. Reports and verifications are important to ensure the transparency, good governance, accountability, and credibility of results, and to build confidence in the efficient use of resources. The term MRV is widely used in the field of climate change, but often without clear reference to the type of MRV; and this often leads to confusion as to the underlying nature of MRV’ related activities differs, depending on their context and application.
It is intending to support Burkina Faso in strengthening its transparency framework that the Swedish Cooperation (SIDA) has funded the Project “Development of a Measurement, Reporting and Verification System (MRV) in Burkina Faso», project implemented by the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI). The main objective of this 36-month project is to support Burkina Faso in meeting the requirements of the enhanced transparency framework under the Paris Agreement, by focusing specifically on the MRV of actions, which include both the mitigation and adaptation actions, undertaken by Burkina Faso to achieve the objectives of the UNFCCC Convention, and provide clarity and monitor progress towards the achievement of the country’s NDCs. Having a strong national MRV system will help the Government of Burkina Faso to achieve the following two objectives.
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The first objective is to achieve a systematic, integrated, and robust GHG data system to strengthen, harmonize, and mainstream national mitigation policies and targets that are in sync with national development priorities. The second objective is to prepare for higher, more stringent reporting requirements of the Paris Agreement
The project implementation partners include national Institutions, in particular, the General Directorate of the Green Economy and Climate Change of the Ministry of Environment, Green economy and Climate change, the Permanent Secretariat of the National Council for Sustainable Development (SP / CNDD), accountable for the project results 1 on the establishment of the national MRV system and the National Institute of Statistics and Demography (INSD) in charge of the project result 2, on Strengthening the country’s capacity to prepare for precise GHG inventories. Since its effective start in December 2019, the project is carrying out a rapid assessment activity to better identify the gaps and opportunities in climate MRV in Burkina Faso.
This step in the process is capital, insofar as it makes it possible to take stock of the situation and propose recommendations, to concretely set up a robust and effective national MRV.
Under the aegis of the Ministry of Environment, Green Economy and Climate Change, a National consultation workshop on MRV was held in Ouagadougou on July 21st and 22nd, 2020, as part of the implementation of the MRV project, by the Global Institute for Green Growth (GGGI). The meeting brought together participants from more than 30 national Institutions. It should be remembered that the MRV project is funded by the Swedish Government and implemented by GGGI in collaboration with the General Directorate of Green Economy and Climate Change, the Permanent Secretary of the National Council for Sustainable Development (SP / CNDD) and the National Institute of Statistics and Development (INSD).
The main objective of the workshop was not only to present the first results of the project, but also and above all, to obtain the commitment, ownership, and buy-in of the various stakeholders at the national level. The Project’s first results presented are organized around two documents, the first on the review of existing climate MRV systems and, the second, on the mapping of actors at the national level.
“All countries, especially developing countries, have to establish a robust national MRV system in place for more transparency and accountability, and GGGI is pleased to support this transition,” said Dr. Malle Fofana, Country Representative of GGGI in Burkina Faso. “Sweden Embassy is keen to support Burkina Faso in this transition that allows the country to have more transparency” reiterated Mr. Björkdahl representing the Sweden Embassy in Burkina Faso.
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