Technical support to increase the overall transparency capacities in developing countries under the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT)

Objectives: This grant aims to bolster transparency capacities in developing nations under the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT). Its primary objectives include supporting countries in building robust modeling frameworks and tools necessary for designing effective Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and strategies relevant to policy sectors. The grant also intends to leverage ICAT's toolbox to assess policy impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable development, with additional emphasis on establishing credible transition monitoring and climate finance transparency frameworks. Through these actions, the grant seeks to enable nations to better position themselves to strengthen and implement their NDCs effectively by offering comprehensive technical support, expertise, and capacity building aligned with the Paris Agreement mandates and contributing to global climate transformation goals. Emphasis is also placed on fostering inclusive, transformative climate actions based on data-driven policies and evaluations, fostering local ownership with capacity building, and enhancing peer learning.