Final Updated rrr Igwebuike SLCPs Presentation May 15 2023.pptx
1. Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of SLCPs in the
Context of Nigeria’s National and International Reporting
Obligations.
Igwebuike Ijeoma: Board Member, Climate Strategies UK, WCRE Nigeria Country Rep; Enviropreneur/CEO, Schrodinger Greentech
2. Table of Content
Introduction: Definitions
Nigeria SLCPs Country Context: State of Play
Understanding Nigeria’s SLCPs Challenges
The Need for SLCPs MRV: Challenges and Solutions
SLCPs Stakeholder Mapping and Mobilization
Institutional Arrangements
Best Practices: Country Exemplary Case Studies
Conclusion
Interactive Feedback Session: Questions/Comments
4. Helpful Acronyms
• MRV: Measurement, Reporting and Verification.
• ETF: Enhanced Transparency Framework.
• BUR: Biennial Update Report
• BTR: Biennial Transparency Report
• MPG: Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines
• NDC: Nationally Determined Contributions
• GST: Global Stock Take
• TER: Technical Expert Review
• GHG-I: GHG Inventory
• UNFCCC: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
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5. What is MRV
• MRV means Measurement, Reporting and Verification of climate
activities. It is instrumental in measuring performance regarding
climate change activities at a national, sub-national, sectoral or
organizational level.
• MRV framework enables countries to meet international reporting
requirements such BURs, National Communications (NCs), National
GHG Inventories as required by the UNFCCC.
• MRV is central to effectively implementing the NDCs, LTS, LEDS,
ETP, etc submitted under the Paris Agreement (PA).
• Nigeria is an eminent Party to the Paris Agreement and is expected
to MRV GHGs, SLCPs emission levels and action
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6. Robust Sustainable MRV Principles
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TRANSPARENCY means that the assumptions and methodologies used for an inventory should be clearly
explained to facilitate replication and assessment of the inventory by users of the reported information.
ACCURACY is a relative measure of the exactness of an emission or removal estimate. Estimates should be
accurate in the sense that they are systematically neither over nor under true emissions or removals, as far as
can be judged, and that uncertainties are reduced as far as practicable.
CONSISTENCY means that an annual inventory should be internally consistent for all reported years in all its
elements across sectors, categories and pollutants. An inventory is consistent if the same methodologies are
used for all years of the inventory and if consistent data sets are used to estimate emissions.
COMPLETENESS means that an annual inventory covers at least all sources, as well as all pollutants, for which
methodologies are provided in the agreed methodology Guidelines. Completeness also means the full
geographical coverage of the sources of a Party.
COMPARABILITY means that estimates of emissions and removals reported by Parties in inventories should
be comparable among Parties. For this purpose, Parties should use the agreed methodologies and formats.
11. Types of MRVs for SLCPs Mitigation
MRV OF SLCPS EMISSIONS:
• Entails measuring/monitoring SLCPs emissions and removals associated with activities of entities
such as countries, organizations, or facilities;
• Reporting collected data in a SLCPs inventory, and subjecting the process to review and
verification;
• On the national level involves conducting the MRV process at the sectoral level.
MRV OF MITIGATION ACTIONS:
• Involves implementing mitigation actions (interventions and commitments which include goals,
policies, and projects that are undertaken either by national or subnational government or private
organizations/individuals with the goal to reduce SLCPs emissions.
• Focuses on the effects of SLCPs, effects of sustainable development and implementation progress.
MRV OF SUPPORT:
• Track provision and receipts of climate support (finance), monitor results achieved from the actual
implementation of SLCPs-related activities and assess the impacts of these implemented activities.
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13. Nigeria Country Context
• SLCPs are a group of pollutants that have relatively short lifetimes in the
atmosphere, but have potent global warming potentials while significantly
contributing to air pollution. These include:
• Black Carbon,
• Methane,
• Tropospheric Ozone, and
• Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
• Nigeria, like many other countries, faces significant challenges in addressing
SLCPs within its unique country context. These SLCPs have various sources and
impacts, requiring concerted efforts to mitigate their effects on climate change
and public health.
17. Rationale: Why SLCPs MRV
• Understanding SLCPs Emissions Sources/Sinks: provides accurate and
comprehensive data on SLCPs emissions, allowing for quantifying the sources,
magnitudes, and trends, as well as empowering policymakers and researchers to
better assess their climate change and human health impacts
• Policy Development: Crucial for formulating effective SLCPs mitigation policies and
regulations. Policymakers can identify sectoral activities that contribute most to
SLCP emissions and prioritize targeted interventions to reduce them.
• Tracking Progress:
-SLCPs abatement progress monitoring,
-Evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented mitigation measures and informs
adjustment strategies.
-Assessing of compliance with international climate change agreements such as the
Paris Agreement, and SLCPs Mitigation Protocols like where SLCPs are recognized as
important contributors to global warming.
18. Why SLCPs MRV Contd.
ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY:
• Enhances accountability and
transparency by providing an
objective and standardized framework
for reporting SLCPs emissions.
• Ensures that countries, industries, and
organizations can be held accountable
for their emissions and progress in
emission reductions, promoting trust
and cooperation among national,
regional and international
stakeholders.
19. Why SLCPs MRV Contd.
INFORMING MITIGATION STRATEGIES:
Informs the development and
implementation of effective
mitigation strategies. By
understanding SLCPs
sources/sinks and patterns,
policymakers can prioritize and
optimize interventions to
achieve maximum impact in
reducing these pollutants.
20. Why SLCPs MRV Contd.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
SLCPs not only contribute to
climate change but also have
significant adverse health
effects. An MRV system helps in
assessing the health risks
associated with these
pollutants, identifying
vulnerable populations, and
designing targeted measures to
protect public health.
23. National and International MRV Mechanism
Key components of an effective MRV system:
Monitoring: Collecting accurate and representative data on emissions,
including emission sources and sectors
Reporting: Compiling and submitting comprehensive reports on SLCP
emissions and mitigation actions
Verification: Ensuring the accuracy, transparency, and reliability of
reported data through independent verification processes
• The UNFCCC and its reporting guidelines based on MPGs
• Int’l Agreements, Protocols and National Action Plans (Paris Agreement, the
Kigali Amendment, & Nigeria SLCPs Mitigation Action Plan) in fostering global
and regional cooperation on SLCPs
• Drives harmonization and standardization of MRV practices across nations
26. Strategies and Solutions for Overcoming Challenges
•Strengthening data collection and monitoring
networks
•Enhancing institutional capacity via training and
knowledge sharing
•Investing in advanced technologies and
methodologies for measurement and analysis
28. Broad-Based Stakeholder Mapping: Collaborative Matrix
Full
Spectrum
Stakeholder
Engagement
Stakeholder Matrix developed
by Stanley Ijeoma in “Proposal
for Improving Trust and
Enhancing Credibility of
Nigeria’s Official Statistics”
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30. Key organizations responsible for sectoral data collection and collation
How can the system be set-up for SLCPs data prioritization?
Organizational
Mandate
Expertise
Data Flows
System and
Tools
Stakeholder
Engagement
Identify various experts in the sector.
Need to identify and engage with stakeholders who hold, produce & could
supply climate data and also establish a data sharing agreement (DSA)
Key data analysis, data management and report output
Who are the stakeholder & how can seamless effective
communication be established?
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The Institutional Arrangements: Key Elements for SLCPs MRV
Systems
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31. • Data generated from a variety of sources National (MDA,
Agencies, NBS)/ International (FAOSTAT etc)
o Federal Ministry of Environment/DCC/NCCC?
o DCC Mitigation, Adaption and GHG Inventory Desk
• GHG Inventory Compilers, Sectoral Climate Action Monitoring
Experts, Ministry of Finance
National Focal
Entity
Management and
Coordination/ QA/QC
Mitigation/Finance Expert
Data Collectors
Collators
Providers
A legal framework is imperative for ensuring an effective Institutional Arrangement
Institutional Arrangement: Example of Typical
Structure
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32. • Requires legally binding frameworks and mandates to provide for adequate resources.
• Ensures reliable, comprehensive seamless flow of transparent info on SLCPs trends and projections.
• Allows effective compilation and reporting of SLCPs mitigation action
• Inspires continuous improvement of key IA components for sustainability of SLCPs MRV system
• Informs key decision makers on progress of SLCPs action, level of climate ambition and capacity
needs built on existing arrangements where feasible, or be restructured to promote
effectiveness
• Facilitates critical data flows and expertise availability to prepare reports and inform
stakeholders
• Articulate the overarching SLCPs goals/targets and the transparency outputs needed to
track them.
• Built around existing mandates for sectoral SCLPs data collation based on specific key
Institutional Arrangement: Key Points
to Note
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34. Best Practices in MRV for SLCPs
• The use of satellite data and remote sensing technologies
for tracking SLCPs emissions
• Collaboration between governmental agencies, research
institutions, and international organizations
• Integration of MRV into national climate change strategies
and action plans
• Transparent and accessible reporting platforms for sharing
information and best practices
35. Country Case Studies
EXAMPLES OF COUNTRIES THAT HAVE SUCCESSFULLY INCORPORATED SLCP
REPORTING INTO THEIR GHGS INVENTORIES:
• Sweden: Sweden has been a frontrunner in integrating SLCP reporting into its
national greenhouse gas inventory. The country has developed a comprehensive
MRV system that includes monitoring and reporting on SLCPs such as methane and
black carbon.
• Sweden's approach focuses on transparent data collection, analysis, and reporting,
enabling evidence-based decision-making and targeted mitigation actions.
• Canada: Canada has made significant progress in integrating SLCP reporting into its
national greenhouse gas inventory. The country has developed specific
methodologies and measurement protocols to estimate and report SLCP emissions,
including methane, black carbon, and hydrofluorocarbons.
• Canada's approach involves collaboration between government agencies, research
institutions, and industry stakeholders to ensure accurate data collection and
reporting.
36. Country Case Studies
MEXICO
• Mexico has prioritized SLCP reporting within its GHGs inventory as part of
its climate change mitigation efforts. The country has developed an
innovative methodology to estimate emissions from different SLCP sources,
including Agriculture, Waste Management, and Energy sectors.
• Mexico's approach emphasizes the importance of robust data collection
and analysis to inform targeted mitigation actions.
37. Country Case Studies
NORWAY
• Norway has implemented a comprehensive MRV system that includes
SLCP reporting in its greenhouse gas inventory. The country focuses on
monitoring and reporting on methane emissions from various sources,
including oil and gas production, agriculture, and waste management.
• Norway's approach involves the use of advanced measurement
techniques and remote sensing technologies to improve the accuracy of
SLCP estimates.
38. Country Case Studies
INDIA
• India has recognized the importance of addressing SLCPs and has
integrated their reporting into its national greenhouse gas inventory.
The country has developed specific methodologies to estimate
emissions from sectors such as agriculture, industry, and transport,
which contribute significantly to SLCP emissions.
• India's approach includes data collection and analysis from various
sources, including ground-based measurements and satellite
observations.
40. Conclusion
• Globally accepted reality that we cannot track and monitor what we
cannot measure –whether we want to lose weight or reduce SLCPs.
• Effective SLCPs MRV systems smart approach to achieving climate goals
• Important for ensuring transparency in SLCPs inventory, Mitigation action and
Support in line with the NDC, Nigeria SLCPs Action Plan and other international
Climate Agreements and SLCPs Abatement Protocol
• Institutional framework for MRV exists but needs to be reviewed/strengthened
with support of Stakeholders and decision makers across all SLCPs-relevant MDAs
• Sectoral Ownership for Data Collection and Leadership for Implementation:
SLCPs MRV needs Sectoral data collection ownership/SLCPs mitigation leadership
• Call to action for increased collaboration, investment, and commitment to
improvement of SLCPs MRV implementation practices at national, subnational,
regional and international levels.
