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Analysis of the status of MRV
systems for EE and RE in the
ECOWAS region Hugo Lucas
Head of the Energy Department
Factor
18th October 2016
www.wearefactor.com
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Source: WWI
MRV System
Monitoring (measuring, estimations)
Reporting (national communications)
Verification
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Development of Robust MRV System (I)
Structure and Responsibilities
1. Develop a central system at the national level, with one clear organizational chart of all
involved institutions. Identify the institution responsible for coordination. In particular,
appoint a manager responsible for the national MRV system in each country.
In Ghana’s Climate Reporting Programme, the establishment of institutional arrangements
with clear mandates, timelines and reporting outlines, data access and management
and budgets is relevant for good performance.
2. Develop agreements and/or working arrangements between the participating institutions
in the MRV system, clearly assigning responsibilities, deadlines and budgets.
GCRP, Operationalizing the collaborative mechanisms (MOUs) that underpin activities of
the institutions. About 30 experts from 16 different public and private institutions
constitute the institutional arrangements for reporting.
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Development of Robust MRV System (II)
Structure and Responsibilities
3. To establish general guidelines, addressing the monitoring, reporting and verification of
GHG, mitigation actions and financial support.
In Ghana, the scope of the integrated system covers the GHG inventory, UNFCCC
reporting requirements and national policies. The South African MRV system is consistent
with IPCC 2006 or later guidelines and is flexible for updating accordingly.
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Resources
4. Allocate financial resources for the implementation and operation of the MRV system and
ensure availability of long-term funds.
In South Africa, Ghana, There is support form international cooperation and a strategy to
overcome the financial problems by fully integrating the GHG system as part of the
sector ministries’ work plans.
5. Allocate enough personnel, with clear roles and responsibilities, and train them regularly.
GCRP external trainings on GHG inventory.
6. Setting up information and communication (IT) tools. Creation of online integrated systems
for monitoring and reporting in South Africa and Ghana.
South African National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory System (NAEIS)
the Climate Change Data Hub for all climate related data and activities in Ghana.
Development of Robust MRV System (III)
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Implementation
7. Consider the elaboration of National Communications (every four years) as continuous on-
going activities and not as isolated projects.
In South Africa the Department of Environmental Affairs is tasked with annual analysis and
publication of emissions trends and financial flows and projects.
8. Exploit the possible experience of the private sector in the development of MRV systems. In
GCRP, Establishment of six thematic national working groups.
South Africa, the formalization of key data reporting mechanisms through participatory
technical working groups.
Development of Robust MRV System (IV)
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Implementation
9. Increase the quality of information through periodic reviews of the MRV system and plan a
system for continuous improvement.
South Africa, has a three phases (setting-up, operationalization and refinement) after
each system is assess and revised.
10. Promote the exchange of information and experiences among countries in the same
region.
Development of Robust MRV System (IV)
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Survey ECOWAS
From 2nd of September to 14th October
Questions on status of MRV system for climate change in general
and energy in particular
Twelve replies (9 ECREEE ; 3 UNFCCC) covering 9 countries
Checked with results from previous survey by the francophone
cluster of the international partnership for MRV.
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Survey ECOWAS: Implementation of the main features for a robust MRV system
Factor BEN CV GHA LIB NI NE SEN SL TOG
Institution
Responsible
MRV O-chart
Human
Resources
Guidelines
Access to
information
Reporting/
verification
Not in place Partially In place
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Findings: Barriers vs Strategy
Type Barrier International best practices
Financial
Limited
financial
capacities
• International Cooperation (bilateral and
multilateral)
• MRV progressively included in core activities of
the institutions.
Institutional
Clarity in
responsibilities
• Design institutional arrangement institutional
arrangements with clear mandates, timelines and
reporting outlines.
• Policy or regulatory endorsement of the MRV
setting.
Human and
technological
resources
• Building on existing teams and databases
• International cooperation for continuous training
• International exchange of experience
Information
Availability
and quality of
data
• Create a transparent and accessible knowledge
hub
• Setting thematic working groups of experts
