Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)

The Paris Agreement requires countries to report climate information under the enhanced transparency framework of Article 13. Many developing countries need tools and support to help them assess and transparently report greenhouse gas emissions reductions and other impacts resulting from policies and actions.

The Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) integrates guidance, capacity building and knowledge sharing to engage countries in the use of a common framework to assess the impacts of their policies and actions and report progress. By addressing key gaps in the availability and quality of data, we enable countries to promote efficient and cost-effective policies. Furthermore, fulfilling the requirements of the enhanced transparency framework helps foster mutual trust and confidence in the effective implementation of countries’ nationally determined contributions (NDCs). In collaboration with technical experts from around the world, WRI contributes to the development of an integrated suite of globally-applicable assessment guides for countries, including guides for measuring the effects of policies and actions on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, adapting to climate change, responding to sustainable development needs and driving transformational change. The assessment guides build upon existing approaches and are designed to be compatible with countries’ reporting commitments. They accommodate different needs and national circumstances to ensure it is widely applicable and broadly supported.

ICAT Series of Policy Assessment Guides:

• Introduction
• Renewable Energy
• Buildings Efficiency
• Agriculture Sector
• Forest Sector
• Transport Pricing
• Non-State and Subnational Action
• Transformational Change
• Sustainable Development
• Stakeholder Participation
• Technical Review