Adama, Ethiopia – February 9, 2026 – As the global community moves toward the stringent reporting requirements of the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), Ethiopia is taking proactive steps to ensure its climate actions are measurable, transparent, and impactful. The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), in close collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD) and with essential financial support from UNOPS and the NDC Partnership, successfully concluded a comprehensive capacity-building workshop series in Adama held from January 30 to February 4, 2026.  

Gebru Jember, Regional Lead – Climate Change Instruments, MRV and Institutional Strengthening, GGGI Africa

This initiative is a cornerstone of the national project, “Developing and Establishing an Integrated and Harmonized National MRV/M&E system for Ethiopia.” In an era where “climate data is the new currency,” a robust Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) system is no longer just a technical requirement; it is a vital tool for advocacy. By harmonizing how the country tracks greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and adaptation progress, Ethiopia enhances its ability to demonstrate leadership, build international trust, and unlock much-needed climate finance to fuel its ambitious green growth targets. 

The workshop brought together 145 experts representing a broad spectrum of the Ethiopian economy, including federal ministries, 12 regional states, 2 city administrations, the Ethiopia Statistical Service (ESS), and key private sector actors such as the cement industry. This diverse assembly reflects the government’s commitment to an “all-of-government” approach to climate resilience. 

Throughout the two-round series, participants engaged in a rigorous curriculum designed to bridge the gap between policy and practice. The sessions provided deep dives into the 2006 IPCC guidelines and established a shared understanding of Ethiopia’s current ETF implementation status. Experts transitioned from theory to application through hands-on training with emission reduction calculation templates and data mapping documents. These tools are designed to streamline sectoral reporting, ensuring that data from agriculture, forest, energy, transport, waste, and industry are integrated into a single, harmonized national database. 

Asaye Ketema, MRV Tracking Coordinator, GGGI Ethiopia

Beyond technical training, the event served as a critical forum for institutional advocacy. Participants engaged in candid discussions regarding the challenges of mainstreaming climate issues into development plans. They identified key barriers such as fragmented data management, the need for standardized vertical coordination between federal and regional offices, and the necessity of dedicated climate focal persons across all administrative levels. 

The experts concluded the sessions with a unified call for action, advocating for the establishment of digitized, IT-based data management systems and the formal integration of climate indicators into quarterly sectoral reviews. By addressing these institutional bottlenecks, the workshop has laid out the groundwork for a more transparent governance structure that can effectively manage carbon market readiness and address the complexities of Loss and Damage. 

While the workshop successfully enhanced the skills of over 140 specialists, the consensus among attendees was clear: this is only the beginning. To achieve the goals of Ethiopia’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), Long-Term Low Emissions Development Strategy (LT-LEDS) and the Green Legacy Initiative, capacity building must be decentralized to reaching zonal and woreda-level experts. 

GGGI and the MoPD remain committed to this mission. The next phase of the project will focus on supporting these “master trainers” as they return to their respective regions to mentor others and develop a national integrated online MRV/M&E system ensuring that Ethiopia’s MRV system is not only integrated and harmonized but also sustainable for generations to come. 

Read more about the project here. 

Follow us on X | Facebook | LinkedIn | YouTube 

For more information, visit:  https://gggi.org