Title : Greenhouse Gas Inventory Toolkit for Least Developed Countries
Date : 20 July 2026
Accurate greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories are fundamental to effective climate action under the Paris Agreement. They enable countries to understand the sources of their emissions, identify priority sectors for mitigation, and meet international reporting obligations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
To support these efforts, the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) has developed a practical toolkit designed specifically for Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and other developing countries. The toolkit provides decision-makers, technical experts and national inventory compilers with user-friendly guidance on preparing accurate and transparent GHG inventories, taking into account national capacities, constraints and priorities.
Drawing on the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines and relevant UNFCCC decisions, the resource simplifies complex technical requirements into practical steps that can support countries in strengthening their national climate reporting systems.
The LDC Group on Climate Change is pleased to share this valuable resource to support capacity-building and enhance the quality of greenhouse gas inventories across LDCs.
Resource developed by: International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)