Rwanda will host the first-ever centralized group review of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) for African Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The event will take place alongside a hands-on capacity-building training on Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) tools.
The event, happening from 11–16 May 2026 in Kigali, is organized by the Government of Rwanda through the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA), in collaboration with the UNFCCC secretariat and partners including the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the CBIT Global Support Programme, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Office of the LDC Group Chair.
This pilot initiative responds to requests from four African LDCs – Burkina Faso, Malawi, Niger and Rwanda – to conduct their technical expert reviews in a centralized format. The event represents an innovative step in implementing the ETF and strengthening technical capacity across LDCs...
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The Global Environment Facility (GEF) includes several multilateral funds working together to address the planet's most pressing challenges in an integrated way. Over the past three decades, the GEF has provided more than $26 billion in financing, primarily as grants, and mobilized another $148 billion for country-driven priority projects.