Ankara, Türkiye, May 27–29, 2025 — A representative of the Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD) participated in a regional technical workshop focused on preparations for the Technical Expert Review (TER) under the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) of the Paris Agreement.
The workshop was organized with the support of the Climate Transparency Programme and the UNFCCC Secretariat, in collaboration with the Regional Collaboration Centre for Europe and Central Asia (RCC ECA). This event forms part of global efforts to assist developing countries in fulfilling the requirements of Article 13 of the Paris Agreement.
A key focus of the workshop was on the preparation for submitting the Second Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) and undergoing the TER process. Participants explored in detail the essential components of the review, including the structure and presentation of reported information, engagement with expert review teams, the format of feedback, and the follow-up steps.
The workshop served as a platform for sharing experiences and best practices in developing national climate reports and successfully completing international technical reviews.
The SIC ICSD representative emphasized that such events are critically important for building institutional and human capacity in Central Asian countries, and for supporting the implementation of climate commitments under the Paris Agreement.
Source: Scientific Information Center of the Interstate Commission on Sustainable Development (SIC ICSD)
