The Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) Regional Training (on Preparation and Submission of National Inventory Reports under the ETF of the Paris Agreement) was held from 23^rd to 25^th July 2024, at hotel Dann Carlton, in Bogota Columbia. Attending this event was NEVLEC’s own Mr. Starrett France; Planning Officer.

The event was hosted by the Institute of Hydrology, Meteorology and Environmental Studies (IDEAM) of Colombia, the primary objective of the LAC Regional Training was to support the country practitioners and experts reporting the results of the National GHG Inventories processes in improving the technical contents of NIRs and BTRs, following the considerations indicated in the MPGs. Target audience for this training was very wide ranged and included government staff at the national and sectoral levels, and staff from other institutions that are part of countries’ institutional arrangements for reporting inventories under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement. This training was a part of a five-stage process, see link below:

Concept note and agenda_en_final.pdf (climate-transparency-platform.org)

Mr. France was able to engage and network with representatives from other countries while benefiting from the very informative sessions.

As we stay committed to advancing NEVLEC, we continue to expose our valuable staff members to training opportunities that expand their knowledge and skills.