Transparency: test your knowledge Select one answer for each of the 10 questions below. Answers are anonymous. Question Title * 1. What is the Enhanced Transparency Framework? a reporting regime established by the UN Framework Convention on climate change guidelines for reporting a reporting and review regime established by the Paris Agreement a two-step review process under the Paris Agreement a new framework for reporting on mitigation actions Question Title * 2. The objective of Reporting, Review and Compliance under Articles 13 to 15, Paris Agreement is to: Provide scrutiny and accountability of Parties’ individual actions Promote implementation Increase ambition Mobilize domestic support for stronger climate action All of the above Question Title * 3. What are the Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines (MPGs)? a set of guidelines for implementing the Paris Agreement guidance for reporting and review under the Paris Agreement guidelines under the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for the Technical Expert Review process under the Paris Agreement Guidelines for reporting on support under the Paris Agreement Question Title * 4. Which paragraph(s) of Article 13 set(s) out the information to be reported: Paras 5 and 6 Paras 9 and 10 Para 7 Paras 7 to 10 Paras 7 and 8 Question Title * 5. The Enhanced Transparency Framework has flexibility built into it. Who is this flexibility for: All countries that need it Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Other developing countries than LDCs and SIDS All developing countries with limited capacities This is yet to be determined Question Title * 6. The Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) will need to be submitted: Every two years by all countries Twice a year Every year except for LDCs and SIDS Every year by developed countries and every two years by developing countries Every two years by all except for LDCs and SIDS Question Title * 7. The first BTRs will have to be submitted: At CMA3 By end of 2024 By end of this year At COP26 The timing of submission is at Parties’ discretion Question Title * 8. Article 13.8 states that “Each Party should also provide information related to climate change impacts and adaptation under Article 7, as appropriate”. This means that: Parties are encouraged to report on adaptation actions Parties may report on adaptation actions Parties will have to report on adaptation actions Parties do not need to report on adaptation actions Parties report at their discretion Question Title * 9. The Technical Expert Review (TER) process aims to: Review the adequacy of a Party’s NDC Provide a spotlight on Parties who are not contributing their share of the global effort Help Parties improve their reporting over time Help with comparing efforts Make it possible to compare efforts and help Parties improve their reporting over time Question Title * 10. The Capacity-Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) aims to: Build the capacity of all countries in meeting the more stringent requirements of the new framework Build the capacity of developing countries in participating in the Technical Expert Review and Facilitative Multilateral Consideration of Progress processes Build the capacity of developing countries in meeting the more onerous requirements of the new framework Build the capacity of LDCs and SIDS Build the capacity of countries to adjust to the new Common Reporting Tables (CRTs) and Common Tabular Formats (CTFs) Done