Stocktaking of National Communications & Preparation of the Third National Communication

This assignment supported the Republic of the Congo in conducting a comprehensive stocktaking of its First and Second National Communications submitted under the UNFCCC. The review assessed methodological approaches, institutional arrangements, data availability, sectoral coverage, achievements, and gaps across previous reporting cycles.

Building on this assessment, the project developed a country-driven roadmap for the preparation of the Third National Communication (TNC), aligned with updated UNFCCC reporting guidelines. The initiative strengthened institutional coordination, improved transparency and data quality, and reinforced national capacity for evidence-based climate policy and international reporting.

Key Contributions & Impact

• Conducted comprehensive gap analysis of previous National Communications
  • Supervised and coordinated national climate experts across sectoral chapters
  • Strengthened national capacity on UNFCCC reporting requirements
  • Developed the full roadmap for the Third National Communication (TNC)
  • Defined updated institutional arrangements and stakeholder engagement strategy
  • Designed work plan, timeline, and budget framework for TNC preparation
  • Facilitated validation workshop with national stakeholders
  • Enhanced institutional coordination for future climate reporting cycles