Rwanda will host the first-ever centralized review of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) for African Least Developed Countries (LDCs) as a group. The event will take place alongside a hands-on capacity-building training on Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) tools.

The event, taking place from 11–16 May 2026 in Kigali, is organized by the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), in collaboration with the UNFCCC secretariat and partners including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the CBIT Global Support Programme, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Office of the LDC Group Chair.

This pilot initiative responds to requests from four African LDCs – Burkina Faso, Malawi, Niger and Rwanda – to conduct their technical expert reviews in a centralized format. The event represents an innovative step in implementing the ETF and strengthening technical capacity across LDCs.

It will bring together technical expert review teams, technical experts from Burkina Faso, Malawi, Niger and Rwanda, and partner organizations. In addition to BTR reviews of these four Parties, the session also aims to deliver practical, hands-on training on ETF reporting tools – including greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, tracking of national climate plans (NDCs), and support needed and received.

The integration of review and capacity-building is designed to foster collaboration and peer learning, enhance the quality, consistency and efficiency of reporting and review processes, and ensure that Parties are equipped for future reporting cycles.

As host, Rwanda demonstrates leadership in climate transparency and reflects a shared commitment to capacity development, cost efficiency and regional cooperation.

As Parties continue submitting their Biennial Transparency Reports, initiatives such as this centralized review as a group underscore the importance of partnerships and efficiency gains in implementing the ETF and supporting countries to meet their reporting obligations.

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