A transparency framework for Implementing INDCs in India
The primary goal of the study is to design a robust transparency framework for India and enhancing preparedness for its implementation, as elaborated below.
Develop a framework for a robust transparency framework: The systemic organisation of data will provide a snapshot of historic emissions and their sources, datasets and methodology used for estimating emissions, uncertainties and improvements associated with them, and emission projections. A framework for National Inventory Management System (NIMS) will be developed as a robust and largely automated system which will facilitate (i) generation and collection of data, (ii) harmonization of data across different data managing agencies/authorities, and (iii) automated report generation. Developing a framework for NIMS will include highlighting key roles and responsibilities of various actors, legal and infrastructural requirements.
Develop progress metrics to track implementation of key actions, plans and policies: Tracking progress along predefined indicators overtime will indicate the effectiveness of implementation of the policy and also help in estimating the impact on GHG emissions and other co-benefits. The first step in doing so will be to identify key existing, proposed, and new policies that will be implemented to achieve the NDC. Thereafter develop metrics of indicators through which progress could be tracked over time.
Enhance preparedness for implementing the transparency framework (eg NIMS): During this study, the team will engage with various stakeholders to identify potential capacities and concerns of national and state governments, private sector, and subject experts. Such engagement process will ensure that the study judiciously elaborates on specific roles, concerns and capacities of all relevant stakeholders; and in the process enhance awareness among relevant stakeholders. The study will also come up with specific recommendations to fill the capacity gaps at multiple levels of governance in India.
Develop a framework for a robust transparency framework: The systemic organisation of data will provide a snapshot of historic emissions and their sources, datasets and methodology used for estimating emissions, uncertainties and improvements associated with them, and emission projections. A framework for National Inventory Management System (NIMS) will be developed as a robust and largely automated system which will facilitate (i) generation and collection of data, (ii) harmonization of data across different data managing agencies/authorities, and (iii) automated report generation. Developing a framework for NIMS will include highlighting key roles and responsibilities of various actors, legal and infrastructural requirements.
Develop progress metrics to track implementation of key actions, plans and policies: Tracking progress along predefined indicators overtime will indicate the effectiveness of implementation of the policy and also help in estimating the impact on GHG emissions and other co-benefits. The first step in doing so will be to identify key existing, proposed, and new policies that will be implemented to achieve the NDC. Thereafter develop metrics of indicators through which progress could be tracked over time.
Enhance preparedness for implementing the transparency framework (eg NIMS): During this study, the team will engage with various stakeholders to identify potential capacities and concerns of national and state governments, private sector, and subject experts. Such engagement process will ensure that the study judiciously elaborates on specific roles, concerns and capacities of all relevant stakeholders; and in the process enhance awareness among relevant stakeholders. The study will also come up with specific recommendations to fill the capacity gaps at multiple levels of governance in India.