Applications are open for the 2026 UNFCCC–GIR–CASTT Programme on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories, an intensive international training initiative designed to strengthen climate transparency capacity in developing countries.

The programme is jointly delivered by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Research Center of Korea, with support from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Food and Agriculture Organization, and the Australian Government.

Programme Overview

This fully funded training equips climate professionals with technical knowledge and practical tools required to develop and improve national greenhouse gas inventories under international transparency frameworks.

Participants will engage in hands-on learning, collaborative exercises, and country-focused presentations aimed at strengthening reporting systems aligned with global climate commitments.

Training Focus Areas

Participants will explore:

• Climate transparency arrangements and reporting systems
• GHG inventory compilation methodologies
• Sector-specific emissions estimation approaches
• Practical group exercises and peer learning sessions
• Country presentations and knowledge exchange

The training particularly supports professionals contributing to Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs).

Programme Details

• Training Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea
• Dates: 31 August – 18 September 2026
• Application Deadline: 17 May 2026 (23:59 KST)
• Programme Type: In-person international training

Who Should Apply?

Ideal candidates include:

• National climate reporting experts
• Environmental ministry staff
• Climate researchers and analysts
• Inventory compilers and data specialists
• Professionals strengthening national transparency systems

Interested candidates can submit applications through the official programme portal:

Don't miss out on the application deadline which is 17 May 2026 (23:59 KST).