The first developing country mitigation measures report has been
submitted by Namibia. The report, called 'Biennial Update Report' (BUR)
provides a summary of Namibia's actions to implement the Convention,
including actions taken to mitigate climate change, as well as their
effects. It also includes information on greenhouse gas emissions.
Additionally, the report spells out financial, technological and
capacity-building needs and support received.
Biennial update reports are an integral step towards the implementation
of the framework for developing countries' measurement, reporting and
verification to enhance the transparency of mitigation actions, their
effects and the support received. Namibia is the first developing
country to submit a BUR. Further BURs are expected soon in line with
agreed timelines, which is the result of a mandate from the UN Climate
Change Conference held in Cancun in 2011. This is clear testimony to the
fact that developing countries are acting to mitigate climate change
and are transparently contributing to fully implementing the climate
change convention. It is also clear testimony to increasing cooperation
among nations.