The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), in collaboration with the African Development Bank, UNDP, UNEP, and the Partnership on Transparency in the Paris Agreement (PATPA), concluded a three‑day Regional Training Workshop in Maputo from 27–29 April 2026. The workshop aimed to strengthen Africa’s capacity to prepare high‑quality Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) under the Paris Agreement, bringing together experts from 41 African countries to share experiences and build practical skills for climate reporting.
Mozambique’s Secretary of State for Land and Environment, Gustavo Dgedge, emphasized that transparency is not just an international obligation but a practical tool for better planning and stronger national responses to climate challenges such as cyclones, floods, and droughts. UNDP’s Deputy Resident Representative Cleopas Torori highlighted transparency as the foundation of climate action, while Belgium’s Head of Cooperation Nikolaas Swyngedouw reaffirmed support for developing countries, stressing that no nation should be left behind in implementing the Paris Agreement.
The African Development Bank’s Mozambique Country Manager, Rômulo Correa, underscored the Bank’s commitment to supporting countries through initiatives like the Africa NDC Hub, which helps strengthen reporting systems, build institutional capacity, and translate climate commitments into investable actions. He noted that transparency builds trust, accountability, and enables mobilization of finance for scaling climate action.
Throughout the workshop, participants exchanged lessons from national experiences and identified practical ways to improve transparency systems. The discussions reinforced the importance of collaboration, peer learning, and sustained support to enhance reporting and drive climate action across Africa.
The African Development Bank reaffirmed its commitment to working with partners and countries to strengthen transparency, enhance capacity, and accelerate climate action across the continent.
