A Practical Guide on How to Become a UNFCCC Technical Expert Reviewer for Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs)

A Practical Guide on How to Become a UNFCCC Technical Expert Reviewer for Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) — Part 1

Have you ever wondered how climate experts become part of the UNFCCC Technical Expert Review process?

This practical guide explains the pathway for professionals who want to understand how to become a Technical Expert Reviewer for the review of Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs) submitted by Parties under the Paris Agreement.

Part 1 focuses on the foundation you need before joining a Technical Expert Review Team.

Inside this guide, you will learn about:

• The role of a UNFCCC Technical Expert Reviewer

• The Technical Expert Review process

• The UNFCCC Roster of Experts

• Registration and nomination

• National Focal Point approval

• The examination and eligibility process

• The training courses required for new experts

• Course A: General guidance and cross-cutting issues

• Course B: Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory review, including Energy, IPPU, Agriculture, LULUCF and Waste

• Course C: Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)

• Preparation for becoming a competent reviewer

• Practical advice for professionals who want to pursue this pathway

This guide is written in simple and practical language to make the process easier to understand, especially for climate professionals, government officials, researchers and other practitioners interested in BTR reviews.