Background

Following the first capacity-building workshop held in Amman, Jordan, in December 2024, which introduced the foundational elements of the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) and the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) outline, focusing on the two mandatory reporting areas: (1) the national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and (2) tracking progress in implementing and achieving the nationally determined contributions (NDCs), along with reporting on financial, technology transfer, and capacity-building (FTC) support needed and received. Jordan is now progressing in compiling its first BTR and preparing the Common Reporting Tables (CRTs) for the GHG inventory.

This second technical workshop is designed to build upon that foundation by addressing the more technical aspects of GHG inventory preparation, with a particular focus on the use of the IPCC software to generate CRTs. It will also include a dedicated session on the BTR compilation process and practical guidance on conducting a Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of the BTR draft report to support Jordan’s effective participation in the Technical Expert Review (TER) process.

The Paris Agreement's ETF mandates the submission of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), which include detailed information on national GHG inventories, progress in implementing NDCs, and, where applicable, information on climate change impacts, adaptation, and support mobilized and received. A key component of the GHG inventory reporting under the ETF is the use of the Common Reporting Tables (CRTs) in electronic format (JSON), covering the entire time series from 1996 to 2022.

This five-day technical workshop is designed to equip national experts in Jordan with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to finalize their GHG inventory using the 2006 IPCC Guidelines and the IPCC software, generate CRTs in the required JSON format, utilize ETF reporting tools, address data gaps, and initiate the BTR compilation process, including Quality Assurance and Quality Control. Furthermore, the workshop will provide an introduction to the Technical Expert Review (TER) process to better prepare the national team for this crucial stage.

This workshop is organized by the Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency - Global Support Programme (CBIT-GSP), UNDP, and hosted by the Government of Jordan, in line with the CBIT-GSP's objective to strengthen the capacity of developing countries to meet their reporting obligations under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.

Objective:

The main objective of this workshop is to enhance the technical capacity of Jordanian national experts to prepare a complete and accurate national GHG inventory in line with the 2006 IPCC Guidelines, generate the required electronic Common Reporting Tables (CRTs), and advance the preparation of their Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), including establishing robust QA/QC procedures. The workshop also aims to build understanding of the Technical Expert Review (TER) process

Specific objectives:

• Provide in-depth training on the application of the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National GHG Inventories across all five sectors (Energy, Industrial Processes and Product Use, Agriculture, Forestry and Other Land Use, and Waste).
• Offer hands-on experience using the IPCC Inventory Software for data input, emission calculations, and the generation of Common Reporting Tables (CRTs) in JSON format.
• Train participants on the use of ETF reporting tools for extracting data, including generating Excel files for potential submission purposes.
• Equip participants with practical techniques for identifying and addressing data gaps in their GHG inventory, including hands-on exercises in applying gap-filling methodologies.
• Introduce the BTR compilation process and provide practical guidance on structuring the report.
• Conduct a hands-on QA/QC session focused on a specific BTR chapter using the CBIT-GSP template.
• Provide an overview of the Technical Expert Review (TER) process under the ETF.

Target Audience

This technical workshop is designed for national experts and practitioners from relevant ministries, agencies, and institutions in Jordan who are directly involved in the preparation of the national GHG inventory and the Biennial Transparency Report. Participants will include technical staff responsible for data collection, emission calculations, reporting, and quality assurance across all relevant sectors.

Approach

This workshop will be highly practical and interactive, combining presentations with extensive hands-on exercises. Participants will have the opportunity to work individually and in groups to apply the knowledge and skills learned. The workshop will utilize the IPCC Inventory Software extensively.

• Days 1-4: Will focus on in-depth training on the IPCC Guidelines for GHG Inventories, hands-on use of the IPCC software, GHG inventory compilation, CRT generation in JSON format, extraction of data using ETF tools, and practical sessions on addressing data gaps.
• Day 5: Will shift focus to the BTR compilation process, a practical QA/QC session, and an introduction to the TER process.

Participants are encouraged to bring relevant national data if available to maximize the practical value of the hands-on sessions and directly generate CRTs relevant to Jordan's BTR. Alternatively, sample datasets will be provided for the exercises.