Project

AE13 UAE National MRV Framework

At a Glance

Strategic Outcomes SO1 Reduced GHG emission, SO4 Improved air quality
Start Date Q1  1 JAN 2021
End Date q4 31 DEC 2023
Funding Source Earmarked
Actual Budget (USD) 847,081
Budget Percentage %
Actual Expenditure (USD)
Status Active
GGGI Share (USD)
Poverty and Gender Policy Markers
Name of Client (Lead/Prime implementer if GGGI is part of a consortium) Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
Participating Organization (Funding/donor) Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE)
Name of consortium members, if any
Thematic Area
  • Monitoring
  • Reporting and Verification
GGGI Project Code : AE13
Project Manager and Staff +
Fredrick Barasa

Senior Officer

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Badou Gilbert Yelemou

Senior Associate, Readiness program

Project Overview

In line with the UAE Green Agenda 2015-2030 and the National Climate Change Plan 2017-2050, the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) further progressed with the development of the UAE Air Quality Strategy 2021-2031 and the National Framework for Actions on Climate Change Adaptation in 2020. Furthermore, the Government has updated its NDCs in support of the global action to mitigate climate impacts in line with the aims of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.

For a successful implementation of climate- and emission-related policies, which will effectively contribute to achieving the UAE’s NDCs and climate/environmental goals (particularly concerning GHG mitigation and improved air quality), a critical next step for the country is to design a robust measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) system.

UAE has been meeting its reporting obligations under the UNFCCC with project‑by‑project arrangements. The shift to Paris reporting systems, in line with the modalities, procedures and guidelines (MPG) of the enhanced transparency framework (ETF), which will come into effect as early as 2024, requires accelerated efforts on part of all countries and institutions.

Against this backdrop, a roadmap for the establishment of a national MRV (measurement, reporting, verification) system is planned in 2021 (Phase 1 – Baseline Assessment and Preparation), while the GGGI is expected to support the UAE for Phase 2 (2022 – MRV Framework and Implementation Plan) and Phase 3 (2023 – Launch and Implementation).

Project Results

Impact

UAE’s economy continues transition to low-carbon and sustainable green economy.

Outcome

Strengthened UAE’s capacity to effectively measure, review, and verify GHGs and air emissions data, and effectively implement climate- and emission-related policies, which will effectively contribute to achieving the UAE’s NDCs and climate/environmental goals.

Output

  1. A roadmap for the establishment of a national MRV system designed in agreement with relevant federal/local entities.
  2. Development of UAE’s GHG and Air Quality MRV System.