The course includes downloadable guidelines, examples, handouts, as well as additional links to resources allowing you to deepen your knowledge on any of the topics covered. There are case studies included to provide you with an opportunity to apply what you’ve learned through real and hypothetical examples of subnational GHG measurement, reporting, and verification. Finally, you will also participate in knowledge checks to test your understanding of the lesson topics covered.
Key concepts covered include:
- GHG accounting principles
- Subnational entities and their government structures
- Identifying GHG sources, sinks, and reservoirs and establishing GHG boundaries for a GHG emissions inventory
- Utility of subnational accounting in national and international reporting
- Types of subnational mitigation plans, projects, policies
- Measuring GHG emissions
- Managing data quality
- Preparing a GHG inventory report
- Improving MRV over time
“Doing this course has honed my skills in understanding how GHG measurement, reporting and verification can be done at a subnational level. I have a better understanding on how to set up a credible GHG inventory at a local or corporate level and communicate GHG reports to different audiences without losing key aspects of the report.”
– Jacob Simwero, Kenya
“A great introduction to subnational GHG accounting. Very interesting to see the range of emission sources which must be considered and also the importance of the accounting itself.”
– Reuben, United Kingdom
