Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change, stated:
“Strong climate reporting is a vital enabling tool for governments and economies. It helps build a stronger evidence base to strengthen climate policies and outcomes. It also helps to identify funding needs and investment opportunities.”
Throughout SB62, the #Together4Transparency team engaged with more than 100 delegates and welcomed 700 new members to its Transparency LinkedIn group, expanding its digital network of practitioners and policymakers.
Key events and initiatives included:
The UN also released updates on ETF reporting tools, the synthesis report of initial BTR experiences, and the completion of a training program for technical expert reviewers. Parties emphasized the importance of accessible, ongoing support to ensure quality and comparability in future reports.
A standout from the Bonn meetings was a series of six BTR clinics offering one-on-one support across ETF reporting pillars: greenhouse gas inventories, progress toward Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), and support (finance, technology, and capacity-building).
Several countries submitted their reports shortly after receiving in-session support, demonstrating the effectiveness of the model.
Hands-on training sessions also equipped technical expert reviewers to track NDC progress and conduct voluntary adaptation reviews, with participants praising the interactive design as a complement to online training.
As preparations continue for COP30, the #Together4Transparency initiative will remain a central platform for collaboration, innovation, and learning. The emphasis on digital engagement, stakeholder inclusion, and real-time tools reflects a growing effort to ensure the ETF is not just implemented—but effective.
By scaling capacity-building efforts and promoting inclusive engagement, the initiative underscores that climate transparency is more than a reporting obligation. It’s a foundation for global trust, accountability, and ambition.
