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FCCC/CP/1999/7
16 February 2000
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CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES
Fifth session
Bonn, 25 October - 5 November 1999
Agenda items 4 (a) and 4 (h)REVIEW OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COMMITMENTS
AND OF OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE CONVENTIONUNFCCC guidelines on reporting and review

CONTENTS
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I.

II.

III.

IV.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention, Part I: UNFCCC reporting
guidelines on annual inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3Annex: Common reporting format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention, Part II: UNFCCC reporting
guidelines on national communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UNFCCC reporting guidelines on global climate change observing
systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UNFCCC guidelines for the technical review of greenhouse gas
inventories from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention(Greenhouse gas review guidelines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Annexes
Decision
3/CP.5

Guidelines for the preparation of national communications by
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention, Part I: UNFCCC
reporting guidelines on annual inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Guidelines for the preparation of national communications by
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention, Part II: UNFCCC
reporting guidelines on national communications . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5/CP.5

Research and systematic observation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1196/CP.5

Guidelines for the technical review of greenhouse gas inventories
from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4/CP.5FCCC/CP/1999/7
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This document contains four sets of revised guidelines adopted by the Conference of theParties at its fifth session. Sections I to IV1 contain the guidelines themselves, whilst the annexes
contain each of the related decisions of the Conference of the Parties (decisions 3/CP.5, 4/CP.5,
5/CP.5 and 6/CP.5). These texts have been compiled as a single document to facilitate ease ofuse by Parties.

I. GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONSBY PARTIES INCLUDED IN ANNEX I TO THE CONVENTIONPART I:UNFCCC REPORTING GUIDELINES ON ANNUAL INVENTORIES
A. Objectives
1.

The objectives of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories are:(a)
To assist Annex I Parties in meeting their commitments under Articles 4 and 12 of
the Convention and in preparing to meet possible future commitments under Articles 3, 5 and 7of the Kyoto Protocol;(b)
To facilitate the process of considering annual national inventories and national
inventories included in national communications, including the preparation of technical analysis
and synthesis documentation; and(c)
To facilitate the process of verification and technical assessment and expert
review of the inventory information.
B. Principles and definitions
2.
National greenhouse gas inventories, referred to below only as inventories, should betransparent, consistent, comparable, complete and accurate.

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Section I: see document FCCC/SBSTA/1996/6/Add.1
Section II: see document FCCC/CP/1999/L.3/Add.1
Section III: see document FCCC/CP/1999/L.4/Add.1
Section IV: see document FCCC/CP/1999/L.11/Add.1

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Inventories should be prepared using comparable methodologies agreed upon by the
Conference of the Parties (COP), as indicated in paragraph 7 below, and any good practices2agreed upon by the COP at a future session.
4.

In the context of these UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories:

Transparency means that the assumptions and methodologies used for an inventory
should be clearly explained to facilitate replication and assessment of the inventory by users of
the reported information. The transparency of inventories is fundamental to the success of theprocess for the communication and consideration of information;
Consistency means that an inventory should be internally consistent in all its elementswith inventories of other years. An inventory is consistent if the same methodologies are used
for the base and all subsequent years and if consistent data sets are used to estimate emissions or
removals from sources or sinks. Under certain circumstances referred to in paragraphs 10
and 11, an inventory using different methodologies for different years can be considered to beconsistent if it has been recalculated in a transparent manner, taking into account any goodpractices;
Comparability means that estimates of emissions and removals reported by Parties ininventories should be comparable among Parties. For this purpose, Parties should use themethodologies and formats agreed by the COP for estimating and reporting inventories. The
allocation of different source/sink categories should follow the split of the Revised 1996
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas
Inventories, at the level of its summary and sectoral tables.
Completeness means that an inventory covers all sources and sinks, as well as all gases,
included in the Revised 1996 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines for
National Greenhouse Gas Inventories,3 as well as other existing relevant source/sink categories
which are specific to individual Parties, and therefore may not be included in the IPCC
Guidelines. Completeness also means full geographic coverage of sources and sinks of a Party.4

2

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) is currently developing guidance on good practices aspart of its work related to uncertainties in inventories. This guidance may be available for consideration by theSubsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) in 2000. Guidance on good practices may
include, inter alia, advice on the choice of methodology, emission factors, activity data, and uncertainties, and on aseries of quality assessment and quality control procedures which may be applied during the preparation of
inventories.

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Hereinafter referred to as “the IPCC Guidelines”.

According to the instruments of ratification, acceptance, approval or accession of the Convention by a given
Party.

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Accuracy is a relative measure of the exactness of an emission or removal estimate.
Estimates should be accurate in the sense that they are systematically neither over or under trueemissions or removals, as far as can be judged, and that uncertainties are reduced as far aspracticable. Appropriate methodologies conforming to guidance on good practices should be
used to promote accuracy in inventories.
C. Scope
5.
These UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories cover the estimation andreporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals of both annual inventories and inventories
included in national communications, as specified by decision 11/CP.4 and other relevant
decisions of the COP.
D. Base year
6.
The year 1990 should be the base year for the estimation and reporting of inventories.
According to the provisions of Article 4.6 of the Convention and decisions 9/CP.2 and 11/CP.4,
the following Annex I Parties, that are undergoing the process of transition to a market economy,
are allowed to use a base year or a period of years other than 1990, as follows:
Bulgaria:
Hungary:
Poland:Romania:
Slovenia:

to use 1988
to use the average of the years 1985 to 1987
to use 1988
to use 1989
to use 1986
E. Methods

Methodology
7.
Parties shall use the Revised 1996 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, referred to below as the IPCC Guidelines,
to estimate and report on anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol. In accordance with the IPCC
Guidelines, Parties may use different methods (tiers) included in those guidelines, giving priority
to those methods which are believed to produce the most accurate estimates, depending on thedata available. In accordance with the IPCC Guidelines, Parties can also use national
methodologies which they consider better able to reflect their national situation, provided thatthese methodologies are compatible with the IPCC Guidelines and are well documented.
8.
The IPCC Guidelines offer a default methodology which includes default emission
factors and in some cases default activity data. As these default data, factors and assumptions
may not always be appropriate for specific national contexts, it is preferable that Parties use their

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and the reporting of the emission and removal estimates and their underlying data is transparent.
Good practices
9.
When preparing inventories, Parties should apply any good practices agreed upon by the
COP, in order to improve transparency, consistency, comparability, completeness and accuracy.
Recalculations
10.
The purpose of all recalculations should be the improvement of accuracy and/or
completeness. Recalculations have to ensure consistency of the time-series. The inventories ofan entire time-series, including the base year and all subsequent years for which inventories havebeen reported, should be estimated using the same methodologies, and the underlying activity
data and emission factors should be obtained and used in a consistent manner. Where themethodology or manner in which underlying activity data and emission factors are gathered haschanged, Parties should recalculate inventories for the base and subsequent years.
11.
However, in some cases activity data may be missing for some historical years, including
the base year. In this case, emissions or removals for these years may need to be recalculatedwith alternative methodologies. In these instances, Parties should demonstrate that the
time-series is consistent. The alternative methodologies should be documented in a transparent
manner, taking into account any good practices.
Uncertainties
12.
Parties should estimate the uncertainties of their inventories using the best methodologies
available to them, taking account of any good practices.
F. Reporting
1. General guidance
Estimates of emissions and removals
13.
Article 12.1(a) of the Convention requires that each Party shall communicate to the COP,
through the secretariat, inter alia, a national inventory of anthropogenic emissions by sources andremovals by sinks of all greenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol. At aminimum, inventories shall contain information on the following six greenhouse gases:
carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), perfluorocarbons (PFCs),
hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). Parties should report emissions andremovals of any other greenhouse gases whose 100-year global warming potential (GWP) values

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have been identified by the IPCC and adopted by the COP. Parties should also provide
information on the following indirect greenhouse gases: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides(Nox), and non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs). Parties are encouraged toprovide information on sulphur oxides (SOx).
14.
Greenhouse gas emissions and removals should be presented on a gas-by-gas basis inunits of mass with emissions by sources listed separately from removals by sinks, except in cases
where it may be technically impossible to separate information on sources and sinks in the areasof land-use, land-use change and forestry. For HFCs and PFCs, emissions should be reported foreach relevant chemical in the category on a disaggregated basis except in cases whereparagraph 19 applies.
15.
In addition, consistent with decision 2/CP.3, Parties should report aggregate emissions
and removals of greenhouse gases, expressed in CO2 equivalent terms at summary inventory
level,5 using GWP values provided by the IPCC in its Second Assessment Report, referred to
below as 1995 IPCC GWP values, based on the effects of greenhouse gases over a 100-year time
horizon. A list of these values is given in table 1 at the end of this document. Table 1 will beamended to include any additional greenhouse gases and their 100-year GWP values, once the
GWP values have been adopted by the COP.
16.
Consistent with decision 2/CP.3, Parties should report actual emissions of HFCs, PFCs
and SF6, where data are available, providing disaggregated data by chemical (for example,
HFC-134a) and source category in units of mass and in CO2 equivalents. Parties should makeevery effort to develop the necessary sources of data for reporting actual emissions. For thesource categories where the concept of potential emissions applies, and Parties do not yet havethe necessary data to calculate actual emissions, Parties should report disaggregated potential
emissions. Parties reporting actual emissions should also report potential emissions for thesources where the concept of potential emissions applies, for reasons of transparency andcomparability.
17.
Parties are strongly encouraged to also report emissions and removals of greenhousegases for which 100-year GWP values are available, but not yet adopted by the COP. Theseemissions and removals should be reported separately from national totals. The GWP value andreference should be indicated.
18.
In accordance with the IPCC Guidelines, international aviation and marine bunker fuelemissions, based upon fuel sold to ships or aircraft engaged in international transport, should not
be included in national totals, but reported separately. Parties should also report emissions frominternational aviation and marine bunker fuels as two separate entries in their inventories.

5

CO2 equivalent emissions should be provided at a level of disaggregation similar to summary table 7A of the
IPCC Guidelines.

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Emissions and removals should be reported on the most disaggregated level of eachsource/sink category, taking into account that a minimum level of aggregation may be required toprotect confidential business and military information.
Recalculations
20.
Recalculations of previously submitted estimates of emissions and removals as a result ofchanges in methodologies, changes in the manner in which emission factors and activity data are
obtained and used or the inclusion of new sources or sinks, which have existed since the baseyear but were not previously reported, should be reported for the base year and all subsequent
years, up to the year in which the recalculations are made. Recalculations should result in an
improvement in the accuracy and completeness of the inventory and ensure the consistency of thetime-series. In this regard, Parties should report justifications for these changes. The
information on the procedures used for performing the recalculations, changes in the calculation
methods, emission factors and activity data used, and inclusion of sources or sinks, should be
documented in a transparent manner, indicating the relevant changes in each source or sinkcategory where these changes have taken place.
Completeness
21.
Where methodological or data gaps in inventories exist, information on these gaps should
be presented in a transparent manner. Parties should clearly indicate the sources and sinks notconsidered in their inventories but included in the IPCC Guidelines, and explain the reason for
the exclusion. In addition, Parties should use the standard indicators presented below to fill theblanks in all the tables of an inventory. This approach facilitates assessment of the completenessof an inventory. The standard indicators are as follows:(a)“NO” (not occurring) for emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases that do not occur for a particular gas or source/sink category within a country;(b)“NE” (not estimated) for existing emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases which have not been estimated. Where “NE” is used in an inventory foremissions or removals of CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, or SF6, the Party should indicate, using
the completeness table of the common reporting format, why emissions could not be estimated;(c)“NA” (not applicable) for activities in a given source/sink category that do not
result in emissions or removals of a specific gas. If categories in the common reporting format
for which “NA” is applicable are shaded, they do not need to be filled in;(d)“IE” (included elsewhere) for emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases estimated but included elsewhere in the inventory instead of the expectedsource/sink category. Where “IE” is used in an inventory, the Party should indicate, using thecompleteness table of the common reporting format, where in the inventory the emissions or

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are estimated to be less than one half the unit being used to record the inventory table, and which
therefore appear as zero after rounding. The amount should still be included in the national
totals and any relevant subtotals.6,7 In the sectoral background tables of the common reporting
format Parties should provide data as detailed as methods allow.
22.
If Parties estimate emissions and removals from country-specific sources or sinks, or ofgases, which are not part of the IPCC Guidelines, they should explicitly describe whatsource/sink categories or gases these are, as well as what methodologies, emission factors andactivity data have been used for their estimation.
Verification823.
In accordance with the IPCC Guidelines, and for verification purposes, Parties should
compare their national estimates of carbon dioxide emissions from fuel combustion with thoseestimates obtained using the IPCC reference approach, and report on them in annual inventories.
Parties are also encouraged to report on any peer review of their inventory conducted nationally.
Uncertainties9
24.
When reporting greenhouse gas emission and removal inventory data, the level of
uncertainty associated with these data and their underlying assumptions should be indicated. The
methodologies used for estimating uncertainties should be reported in a transparent manner.
Parties are encouraged to report quantitative information on uncertainties, where this is available.

6

The level of detail appropriate to very small source/sink categories is under consideration by the IPCC in its
work on good practices and Parties should use any guidance which is subsequently agreed by the COP.

7

With this procedure it is possible that sums of all sectoral tables will differ slightly from sums of summary
tables because of rounding effects.

8

The SBSTA may wish to consider this issue when more data are available or on completion of the developmentof guidance on good practices by the IPCC and, as appropriate, expand this section in any subsequent revisions tothese guidelines.

9

More rigorous requirements for reporting uncertainties may be adopted by the COP once the ongoing work of
the IPCC on this matter is completed.

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25.
Inventories are to be reported without adjustments related, for example, to climate
variations or trade patterns of electricity. If Parties, in addition, carry out such adjustments toinventory data, they should be reported separately and in a transparent manner, with clear
indications of the method followed.
26.
Adjustments are regarded as important information in relation to the monitoring ofemission and removal trends and the performance of national policies and measures. Individual
Parties may choose whether adjustments are applied, in addition to reporting unadjusted
inventory data, and if so, indicate which methods are chosen. Parties are further encouraged toshare with others their experience with the application of adjustments.
2. Common reporting format
27.
Parties shall submit annually to the Conference of the Parties, through the secretariat, theinformation required under the common reporting format as contained in the annex to theseguidelines. This information shall be submitted on an annual basis for the last but one year prior
to the year of submission, in accordance with paragraph 5. It should be formally submitted inboth electronic form and hard copy. The common reporting format is part of the national
inventory report referred to in section 3 below.
28.
The common reporting format is a standardized format for reporting estimates ofgreenhouse gas emissions and removals and other relevant information. It will be provided toParties by the secretariat and will also be available on the UNFCCC web site. The common
reporting format allows for the improved handling of electronic submissions and facilitates theprocessing of inventory information and the preparation of useful technical analysis and synthesis
documentation.
29.

The common reporting format consists of:(a)Summary and sectoral tables;(b)
Sectoral background data tables for reporting of aggregate emission factors andactivity data;(c)
The IPCC worksheet 1-1 containing estimates of CO2 emissions from fuelcombustion using the IPCC reference approach and a table for comparing estimates under thisreference approach with national estimates, as well as providing explanations of any significant
differences;(d)
Tables for reporting, inter alia, aggregate CO2 equivalent emissions and removals,
recalculations, completeness of the inventory, uncertainty, feedstocks and non-energy use of

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fuels, international bunkers and multilateral operations, emission trends, and a check-list of themain inventory information requested by these UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual
inventories.
30.
The common reporting format follows the source/sink category split of the IPCC sectoral
tables. It provides a minimum set of information on methods, aggregate emission factors, andactivity data, as well as relevant assumptions that underlie the estimates given in the sectoral
tables.
31.
The information provided by the common reporting format is aimed at enhancing thecomparability and transparency of inventories by facilitating, inter alia, activity data andaggregate emission factor cross-comparisons among Parties, and easy identification of possible
mistakes, misunderstandings and omissions in the inventories.
3. National inventory report
32.
Parties shall submit to the Conference of the Parties, through the secretariat, a national
inventory report containing detailed and complete information on their inventories for all years
from the base year to the year of the current annual inventory submission, in order to ensure thetransparency of the inventory.
33.
The national inventory report shall be submitted annually in its entirety to the Conferenceof the Parties, through the secretariat, in accordance with relevant decisions of the COP, either asa printed document or electronically and should be updated annually to reflect changes. It should
include:(a)
The annual inventory information, submitted in accordance with paragraph 27, forall years from the base year10 to the year of the current annual inventory submission;(b)
Calculation sheets11 or equivalent database information on detailed inventory
calculations in each sector, for all years from the base year to the year of the current annual
inventory submission, containing, inter alia, disaggregated national emission factors and activity
data underlying the estimates;

10

According to the provisions of Article 4.6 of the Convention and decisions 9/CP.2 and 11/CP.4, some Parties
with economies in transition are allowed to use base years other than 1990, as mentioned in paragraph 7 above.
11

Calculation sheets or equivalent database information according to the IPCC Guidelines, CORINAIR or
national methods.

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A description of the specific methodologies and assumptions used in each sector,
including an indication of the level of complexity (IPCC tiers) applied and a description of any
national methodology used by the Party, as well as information on anticipated future
improvements in methodologies;(d)References or sources of information related to methodologies, emission factors
and activity data, as well as the rationale for their selection;(e)
Information on assumptions and conventions underlying the emission andremoval estimates, as well as the rationale for their selection;(f)Specific information on feedstocks and bunkers:(i)With regard to possible double counting or non-counting of emissions,
Parties should indicate whether feedstocks have been accounted for in theinventory, and if so, how they have been accounted for;(ii)

Regarding the reporting of emissions from bunker fuels, Parties should
explain how they distinguish between domestic marine and aviation
emissions, which are to be included in national totals, and international
bunker emissions;(g)Information on any recalculations related to previously submitted inventory data,
as requested in paragraph 20 above;(h)

Information on uncertainties, as requested in paragraph 24 above;(i)
Information on quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) procedures
implemented.
(j)
A separate section clearly identifying changes with respect to the previous years,
including the changes in methodologies, sources of information and assumptions, as well aschanges in response to the review process;34.
Parties shall publish their national inventory report. Parties may fulfil that obligation bykeeping the national inventory report in its entirety on their national web sites.
G. Record keeping
35.
Parties should gather and archive all relevant inventory information for each year,
including all disaggregated emission factors, activity data and documentation about how thesefactors and data have been generated and aggregated for the reporting of the inventory. ThisFCCC/CP/1999/7
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information should allow the reconstruction of the inventory, inter alia, by the expert review
teams. Inventory information should be archived from the base year, including the corresponding
data on recalculations applied. The paper trail should enable estimates of emissions andremovals to be traced back to the original disaggregated emission factors and activity data. This
information should also facilitate the timely process of clarifying inventory data when thesecretariat prepares annual compilations of inventories or assesses methodological issues.
Parties are encouraged to collect and gather the information in a single national inventory facility
or to, at least, keep the number of facilities to a minimum.
H. Updating of the guidelines
36.
These guidelines for national communications shall be reviewed and revised, as
appropriate, in accordance with decisions of the Conference of the Parties on this matter.
I. Language
37.
The national inventory report shall be submitted in one of the official languages of theUnited Nations. Annex I Parties are also encouraged to submit, where relevant, a translation of
the national inventory report into English.

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Table 1: 1995 IPCC global warming potential (GWP) values12 based on
the effects of greenhouse gases over a 100-year time horizon
Greenhouse gas

Chemical formula

1995 IPCC GWP

Carbon dioxide

CO2

1

MethaneCH4

21

Nitrous oxide

N2 O

310

HFC-23CHF3

11 700

HFC-32

CH2F2650

HFC-41

CH3F

150

HFC-43-10mee

C5H 2F10

1 300

HFC-125

C2HF5

2 800

HFC-134

C2H2F4 (CHF2CHF2)

1 000

HFC-134a

C2H2F4 (CH2FCF3)

1 300

HFC-152a

C2H4F2 (CH3CHF2)

140

HFC-143

C2H3F3 (CHF2CH2F)

300

HFC-143a

C2H3F3 (CF3CH3)

3 800

HFC-227ea

C3HF7

2 900

HFC-236fa

C3H2F6

6 300

HFC-245ca

C3H3F5560

Perfluoromethane

CF4

6 500

Perfluoroethane

C2F6

9 200

Perfluoropropane

C 3F8

7 000

Perfluorobutane

C4F10

7 000

Perfluorocyclobutane

c-C4F88 700

Perfluoropentane

C5F12

7 500

Perfluorohexane

C6F14

7 400

Sulphur hexafluorideSF6

23 900Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)

Perfluorocarbons

12

As provided by the IPCC in its Second Assessment Report.

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Annex to the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories:
COMMON REPORTING FORMAT
Notes on the common reporting format
1.
This common reporting format consists of summary, reporting and overview tables fromthe Revised 1996 IPCC Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories (IPCC Guidelines),
plus newly developed sectoral background tables. Users of IPCC software and of the software
for converting from CORINAIR to IPCC formats should be aware that a few small additions
have been made to the tables taken from the IPCC Guidelines.
2.
Some sectoral background tables call for the calculation of implied emission factors.
These are top-down ratios between the Party’s emissions estimate and aggregate activity data.
The implied emission factors are intended solely for purposes of comparison. They will notnecessarily be the emission factors actually used in the original emissions estimate, unless ofcourse this was a simple multiplication based on the same aggregate activity data used to
calculate the implied emission factor.
3.
Consistent with the IPCC Guidelines, memo items, such as emissions estimates frominternational marine and aviation bunker fuels, should be reported in the appropriate tables, but
not included in national totals.
4.
Parties should use the documentation boxes provided at the foot of the sectoral
background tables to improve clarity.
5.
Parties should complete all cells calling for emissions or removals estimates, activity dataor emission factors. The following standard indicators should be used where data are notentered.
(a)“NO” (not occurring) for emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases that do not occur for a particular gas or source/sink category within a country;(b)“NE” (not estimated) for existing emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases which have not been estimated. Where “NE” is used in an inventory foremissions or removals of CO2, CH4, N2O, HFCs, PFCs, or SF6, the Party should indicate, using
the completeness table 9, why emissions could not be estimated;(c)“NA” (not applicable) for activities in a given source/sink category that do not
result in emissions or removals of a specific gas. If categories in the common reporting format
for which “NA” is applicable are shaded, they do not need to be filled in;FCCC/CP/1999/7
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deviating from the expected category;(e)“C” (confidential) for emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhousegases which could lead to the disclosure of confidential information, given the provisions ofparagraph 19 of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories;(f)“0” for emissions by sources and removals by sinks of greenhouse gases which
are estimated to be less than one half the unit being used to record the inventory table, and which
would therefore appear as zero after rounding. The amount should still be included in therelevant subtotals. In the sectoral background tables, Parties should provide data as detailed as
methods allow.
6.
Parties should complete the date in the additional information boxes. Where theinformation called for is inappropriate because of the methodological tier used by the Party, thecorresponding cells should be completed using the indicator “NA”.
7.
Table 5 (the land-use change and forestry sectoral report) should be completed by Parties.
The corresponding sectoral background tables 5 A-D follow the IPCC Guidelines and should becompleted by Parties that use IPCC default methods. The species and ecosystem types given in
the background tables are examples and may be changed by Parties to better describe national
circumstances. Parties which do not use the sectoral background tables 5 A-D should complete
alternative formats, when they are available.
8.
Neither the order nor the notation of columns, rows or cells should be changed in thetables because this will complicate data compilation. Any additions to the existing
disaggregation of source and sink categories should be made using the spare rows and columns
provided. Additional changes that are made should be clearly indicated both by using a red fontand by underlining the information contained in changed cells.
9.
Where recalculations of previously submitted data are necessary for the reasons set out inparagraphs 10 and 11 of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories, Parties should
complete recalculation table 8a for every year from the base year, and table 8b. Parties should
also complete the other tables of the common reporting format for the base year which havechanged due to the recalculations.

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LIST OF TABLES

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Summary tables
Summary 1.A
Summary 1.B
Summary 2
Summary 3

Summary report for national greenhouse gas inventories(IPCC Table 7A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Short summary report for national greenhouse gas inventories(IPCC Table 7B) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary report for CO2 equivalent emissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Summary report for methods and emission factors used . . . . . . . .

19 - 2122
23
24 - 25

EnergyTable 1
Table 1.A(a)Table 1.A(b)Table 1.A(c)Table 1.A(d)Table 1.B.1
Table 1.B.2
Table 1.C

Sectoral report for energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data for energy
Fuel combustion activities (Sectoral approach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO2 from fuel combustion activities - Reference approach(IPCC Worksheet 1-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comparison of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion . . . . . . . . . . .
Feedstocks and non-energy use of fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fugitive emissions from solid fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fugitive emissions from oil and natural gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
International bunkers and multilateral operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26 - 27
28 - 31
32
33
34
35
36
37

Industrial processes
Table 2(I)
Table 2(I).A-G
Table 2(II)Table 2(II).C,E
Table 2(II).F

Sectoral report for industrial processses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data for industrial processes
Emissions of CO2, CH4 and N2O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral report for industrial processes Emissions of HFCs, PFCs and SF6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data tables for industrial processes
Metal production; Production of halocarbons and SF6 . . . . . . . . . .
Consumption of halocarbons and SF6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

38 - 39
40 - 41
42 - 4344
45 - 46

Solvent and other product use
Table 3
Table 3.A-D

Sectoral report for solvent and other product use . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data for solvent and other product use . . . . .

47
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FCCC/CP/1999/7
EnglishPage 18
Agriculture
Table 4
Table 4.A
Table 4.B.(a)Table 4.B.(b)Table 4.C
Table 4.D
Table 4.E
Table 4.F

Sectoral report for agriculture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data for agricultureEnteric fermentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CH4 emissions from manure management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
N2O emissions from manure management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rice cultivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Agricultural soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prescribed burning of savannas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Field burning of agricultural residues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

49 - 50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57

Land-use change and forestry
Table 5
Table 5.A
Table 5.B
Table 5.C
Table 5.D

Sectoral report for land-use change and forestry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data for land-use change and forestry
Changes in forest and other woody biomass stocks . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forest and grassland conversion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Abandonment of managed lands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CO2 emissions and removals from soil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

58
59
60
61
62

Waste
Table 6
Table 6.A
Table 6.C
Table 6.B

Sectoral report for waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sectoral background data for waste
Solid waste disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Waste incineration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wastewater handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

63
64
64
65

Overview table for national greenhouse gas inventories . . . . . . . .
Recalculation - Recalculated data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recalculation - Explanatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Completeness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Emissions trends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check-list of reported inventory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

66 - 68
69 - 7071
72 - 73
74 - 78
79

Other tables
Table 7
Table 8(a)Table 8(b)Table 9
Table 10
Table 11

Explanatory note:
In order to avoid changes to the layout of the complex tables of the common reporting format, the tables
have not been translated. The common reporting format is a standardized format to be used by Annex I
Parties for reporting, electronically, estimates of greenhouse gas emissions and removals and any otherrelevant information.

Year :SUMMARY 1.A SUMMARY REPORT FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 7A)(Sheet 1 of 3)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2emissions

Total National Emissions and Removals

0.00

1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion

0.00
Reference Approach (2)

CO2

CH4

N2O
P

removals
(Gg)
0.00

HFCs

0.00

319.70

0.00

(1)

PFCs

A
P
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
0.00

0.00

0.00

(1)

SF6
A

P

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

A
(Gg)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Sectoral Approach (2)1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

3. Transport

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

4. Other Sectors

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

5. Other

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1. Solid Fuels

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2. Oil and Natural Gas

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2. Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

B. Chemical Industry

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

C. Metal Production

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

D. Other Production (3)E. Production of Halocarbons and SF6

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

B. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels

0.00
0.00

F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF6
G. Other

0.00

P = Potential emissions based on Tier 1 approach of the IPCC Guidelines.
(1)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

A = Actual emissions based on Tier 2 approach of the IPCC Guidelines.

The emissions of HFCs and PFCs are to be expressed as CO2 equivalent emissions. Data on disaggregated emissions of HFCs and PFCs are to be provided in Table 2(II) of this common reporting format.

(2)

For verification purposes, countries are asked to report the results of their calculations using the Reference approach and to explain any differences with the Sectoral approach. Where possible, the calculations using the Sectoral
approach should be used for estimating national totals. Do not include the results of both the Reference approach and the Sectoral approach in national totals.
(3)

Other Production includes Pulp and Paper and Food and Drink Production.

Note: The numbering of footnotes to all tables containing more than one sheet continue to the next sheet. Common footnotes are given only once at the first point of reference.

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Year :SUMMARY 1.A SUMMARY REPORT FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 7A)(Sheet 2 of 3)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2

CO2

CH4

emissionsremovals

N 2O

HFCs
P

(Gg)

(1)

(1)

SF6

PFCs
A

P

CO2 equivalent (Gg)

A

P

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

A
(Gg)

3. Solvent and Other Product Use
4. Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
(4)

(4)

(5)

(5)

(5)

(5)

C. Abandonment of Managed Lands

(5)

(5)

D. CO2 Emissions and Removals from Soil

(5)

(5)

D. Agricultural Soils
E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
G. Other
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry
A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass
StocksB. Forest and Grassland Conversion

E. Other
6. WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land

(6)

B. Wastewater Handling
C. Waste Incineration(6)

D. Other
7. Other (please specify)(4)

According to the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, pp. 4.2, 4.87), CO 2 emissions from agricultural soils are to be included under Land-Use Change and Forestry (LUCF). At the same time, the Summary Report 7A (Volume 1. Reporting
Instructions, Tables.27) allows for reporting CO2 emissions or removals from agricultural soils, either in the Agriculture sector, under D. Agricultural Soils or in the Land-Use Change and Forestry sector under D. Emissions and Removals from Soil.
Parties may choose either way to report emissions or removals from this source in the common reporting format, but the way they have chosen to report should be clearly indicated, by inserting explanatory footnotes in the corresponding cells of Summary
1.A and Summary 1.B. Double-counting of these emissions or removals should be avoided. Parties should include these emissions or removals consistently in Table 8(a) (Recalculation - Recalculated data) and Table 10 (Emission trends).

(5)

Please do not provide an estimate of both CO2 emissions and CO2 removals. “Net” emissions (emissions - removals) of CO2 should be estimated and a single number placed in either the CO 2 emissions or CO2 removals column, as appropriate. Please
note that for the purposes of reporting, the signs for uptake are always (-) and for emissions (+).
(6)
Note that CO2 from Waste Disposal and Incineration source categories should only be included if it stems from non-biogenic or inorganic waste streams.

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Year :SUMMARY 1.A SUMMARY REPORT FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 7A)(Sheet 3 of 3)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2emissions

CO2

CH4

HFCs

N2 O
P

removals
(Gg)

PFCs

A
P
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

SF6
A

P

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

A
(Gg)

(7)

Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Aviation
MarineMultilateral Operations
CO2 Emissions from Biomass
(7)

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Memo Items are not included in the national totals.

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Year :SUMMARY 1.B SHORT SUMMARY REPORT FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 7B)(Sheet 1 of 1)
CO2

CO2

emissionsremovals

Total National Emissions and Removals

0.00

0.00

1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CH4

HFCs(1)N2 O
PA

4. Agriculture (3)5. Land-Use Change and Forestry
6. Waste
7. Other
Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Aviation
MarineMultilateral Operations
CO2 Emissions from Biomass

(4)

0.00
(4)

0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

P = Potential emissions based on Tier 1 approach of the IPCC Guidelines.
(1)

P

SF6
A

P

0.00

319.70

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

A

CO2 equivalent (Gg)

(Gg)

Reference Approach(2)Sectoral Approach(2)B. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
2. Industrial Processes
3. Solvent and Other Product Use

PFCs(1)

(Gg)
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
319.70
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

A = Actual emissions based on Tier 2 approach of the IPCC Guidelines.

The emissions of HFCs and PFCs are to be expressed as CO2 equivalent emissions. Data on disaggregated emissions of HFCs and PFCs are to be provided in Table 2(II) of this common reporting format.

(2)

For verification purposes, countries are asked to report the results of their calculations using the Reference approach and to explain any differences with the Sectoral approach. Where possible, the calculations using theSectoral approach should be used for estimating national totals. Do not include the results of both the Reference approach and the Sectoral approach in national totals.
(3)
See footnote 4 to Summary 1.A.
(4)
Please do not provide an estimate of both CO2 emissions and CO2 removals. “Net” emissions (emissions - removals) of CO 2 should be estimated and a single number placed in either the CO2 emissions or CO2 removals
column, as appropriate. Please note that for the purposes of reporting, the signs for uptake are always (-) and for emissions (+).

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Year:SUMMARY 2 SUMMARY REPORT FOR CO 2 EQUIVALENT EMISSIONS(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2 (1)

CH4

Total (Net Emissions) (1)1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion (Sectoral Approach)
1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
3. Transport
4. Other Sectors
5. OtherB. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
2. Oil and Natural Gas
2. Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
B. Chemical Industry
C. Metal Production
D. Other Production
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
G. Other
3. Solvent and Other Product Use
4. Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
D. Agricultural Soils (2)E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
G. Other

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

5. Land-Use Change and Forestry (1)6. WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
B. Wastewater Handling
C. Waste Incineration
D. Other
7. Other (please specify)

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

N 2O
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

HFCs
CO2 equivalent (Gg )
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

PFCs

SF6

Total

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
99107.17
99107.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
99107.17
0.00
99107.17
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Memo Items:
0.00
0.00
0.00
International Bunkers
0.00
0.00
0.00
Aviation
0.00
0.00
0.00
Marine
0.00
0.00
0.00
Multilateral Operations
0.00
CO2 Emissions from Biomass(1)
For CO2 emissions from Land-Use Change and Forestry the net emissions are to be reported. Please note that for the purposes of reporting, the signs for uptake arealways (-) and for emissions (+).
(2)
See footnote 4 to Summary 1.A of this common reporting format.
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES
Land-Use Change and Forestry
A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks
B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
D. CO 2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
E. Other
Total CO2 Equivalent Emissions from Land-Use Change and Forestry

CO2
emissions

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

CO2
removals

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Net CO2

CH4

N 2O

Total
emissionsemissions /removals

CO2 equivalent (Gg )
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

Total CO2 Equivalent Emissions without Land-Use Change and Forestry (a)Total CO2 Equivalent Emissions with Land-Use Change and Forestry (a)

0.00
0.00

(a)

The information in these rows is requested to facilitate comparison of data, since Parties differ in the way they report emissions and removals from Land-Use Change
and Forestry.

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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

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Year :SUMMARY 3 SUMMARY REPORT FOR METHODS AND EMISSION FACTORS USED
(Sheet 1 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2
Methodapplied (1)

N2O

CH4
Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)HFCs
Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)Emissionfactor (2)PFCs
Methodapplied (1)Emissionfactor (2)SF6Methodapplied (1)Emissionfactor (2)1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion
1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
3. Transport
4. Other Sectors
5. OtherB. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
2. Oil and Natural Gas
2. Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
B. Chemical Industry
C. Metal Production
D. Other Production
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF6
F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF6
G. Other(1)

Use the following notation keys to specify the method applied: D (IPCC default), RA (Reference Approach), T1 (IPCC Tier 1), T1a, T1b, T1c (IPCC Tier 1a, Tier 1b and Tier 1c, respectively), T2 (IPCC Tier 2), T3 (IPCC Tier3), C (CORINAIR), CS (Country Specific), M (Model). If using more than one method, enumerate the relevant methods. Explanations of any modifications to the default IPCC methods, as well as information on the proper use of
methods per source category where more than one method is indicated, and explanations on the country specific methods, should be provided in the documentation box of the relevant Sectoral background data table.
(2)
Use the following notation keys to specify the emission factor used: D (IPCC default), C (CORINAIR), CS (Country Specific), PS (Plant Specific), M (Model). Where a mix of emission factors has been used, use different
notations in one and the same cells with further explanation in the documentation box of the relevant Sectoral background data table.

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Year :SUMMARY 3 SUMMARY REPORT FOR METHODS AND EMISSION FACTORS USED
(Sheet 2 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2
Methodapplied (1)

N2O

CH4
Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)HFCs
Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)

PFCs
Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)SF6Emissionfactor (2)Methodapplied (1)Emissionfactor (2)3. Solvent and Other Product Use
4. Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
D. Agricultural Soils
E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
G. Other
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry
A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody
Biomass Stocks
B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
D. CO 2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
E. Other
6. WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
B. Wastewater Handling
C. Waste Incineration
D. Other
7. Other (please specify)

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GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIES

CO2

CH4

N2O

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

(Gg)
Total Energy
A. Fuel Combustion Activities (Sectoral Approach)
1. Energy Industries
a. Public Electricity and Heat Production
b. Petroleum Refiningc. Manufacture of Solid Fuels and Other Energy Industries

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
a. Iron and Steelb. Non-Ferrous Metals
c. Chemicals
d. Pulp, Paper and Print
e. Food Processing, Beverages and Tobacco
f. Other (please specify)

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

3. Transport
a. Civil Aviationb. Road Transportationc. Railways

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0.00
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0.00

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0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

d. Navigatione. Other (please specify)

0.00

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GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2

CH4

N2O

CO

NOx
(Gg)

NMVOC

SO2

4. Other Sectors
a. Commercial/Institutionalb. Residentialc. Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

5. Other (please specify) (1)a. Stationary
b. Mobile

0.00

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0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

Multilateral Operations

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

CO2 Emissions from Biomass

0.00

B. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
a. Coal Mining
b. Solid Fuel Transformationc. Other (please specify)
2. Oil and Natural Gas
a. Oilb. Natural Gas
c. Venting and Flaring
Venting
Flaring
Other (please specify)
Memo Items: (2)International Bunkers
Aviation
Marine

0.00

0.00

(1)

Include military fuel use under this category.
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Fuel Combustion Activities - Sectoral Approach(Sheet 1 of 4)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIESAGGREGATE ACTIVITY DATA
Consumption
(1)
(TJ)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS (2)
CO2
CH4
N2O
(t/TJ)(kg/TJ)(kg/TJ)

CO2(Gg)

EMISSIONS
CH4
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N2O
(Gg)

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(3)
Carbon dioxide emissions from biomass are reported under Memo Items. The content of the cells is not included in the totals.

Note: For the coverage of fuel categories, please refer to the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 1. Reporting Instructions - Common Reporting Framework, section 1.2, p. 1.19). If some derived gases (e.g. gas
work gas, coke oven gas, blast gas, oxygen steel furnace gas, etc.) are considered, Parties should provide information on the allocation of these derived gases under the above fuel categories (liquid,
solid, gaseous, biomass, other fuels) in the documentation box or using a footnote.

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Fuel Combustion Activities - Sectoral Approach(Sheet 2 of 4)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

Consumption(TJ)

1.A.2 Manufacturing Industries and Construction
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuelsa. Iron and Steel
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuelsb. Non-Ferrous Metals
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuelsc. Chemicals
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
d. Pulp, Paper and Print
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
e. Food Processing, Beverages and Tobacco
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
f. Other (please specify)
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels

CO2

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS (2)
CH4

N 2O

CO2

CH4

N 2O

(t/TJ)(kg/TJ)(kg/TJ)

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Fuel Combustion Activities - Sectoral Approach(Sheet 3 of 4)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIES
1.A.3 Transport
Gasoline
DieselNatural Gas
Solid Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels (please specify)

AGGREGATE ACTIVITY DATA
Consumption(1)(TJ)
0.0000a. Civil Aviation
Aviation Gasoline
Jet Kerosene
b. Road Transportation
Gasoline
Diesel Oil
Natural Gas
Biomass
Other Fuels (please specify)

0.0000c. Railways
Solid Fuels
Liquid Fuels

0.0000d. Navigation
Coal
Residual Oil
Gas/Diesel Oil
Other Fuels (please specify)

0.0000e. Other Transportation
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels

0.0000IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS (2)
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GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES
1.A.4 Other Sectors
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
a. Commercial/Institutional
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
b. Residential
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
c. Agriculture/Forestry/Fisheries
Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels
1.A.5 Other (Not elsewhere specified) (4)Liquid Fuels
Solid Fuels
Gaseous Fuels
Biomass
Other Fuels(4)
Include military fuel use under this category.

AGGREGATE ACTIVITY DATA
Consumption(1)(TJ)
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Year :TABLE 1.A(b) SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR ENERGY
CO2 from Fuel Combustion Activities - Reference Approach (IPCC Worksheet 1-1)
(Sheet 1 of 1)
Production Imports Exports International Stock change
Apparent
bunkers
consumption

FUEL TYPES

Conversion
factor (1)(TJ/Unit)

LiquidFossilPrimary
Fuels

Crude Oil
Orimulsion
Natural Gas Liquids
Gasoline
Jet Kerosene
Other Kerosene
Shale OilGas / Diesel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
LPG
EthaneNaphtha
BitumenLubricantsPetroleum Coke
Refinery Feedstocks
Other OilApparent Carbon emission Carbon content
consumption
factor(TJ)(t C/TJ)(Gg C)

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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Secondary
0.00
0.00
Fuels
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Liquid Fossil Totals
0.00
0.00
Solid
Primary
0.00
0.00
Anthracite (2)FossilFuels
Coking Coal
0.00
0.00
Other Bit. Coal
0.00
0.00
Sub-bit. Coal
0.00
0.00
Lignite0.00
0.00
Oil Shale
0.00
0.00
Peat
0.00
0.00
Secondary BKB & Patent Fuel
0.00
0.00
Fuels
Coke Oven/Gas Coke
0.00
0.00
Solid Fuel Totals
0.00
0.00
Gaseous Fossil
Natural Gas (Dry)
0.00
0.00
Total
0.00
0.00
Biomass total
0.00
0.00
Solid Biomass
0.00
0.00
Liquid Biomass
0.00
0.00
Gas Biomass
0.00
0.00
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To convert quantities expressed in natural units to energy units, use net calorific values (NCV). If gross calorific values (GCV) are used in this table, please indicate this with a footnote.
(2)
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Carbon stored(Gg C)

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Net carbon Fraction ofemissionscarbon(Gg C)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

oxidized

Actual CO 2
emissions(Gg CO2)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
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FUEL TYPES
Liquid Fuels (excluding international bunkers)
Solid Fuels (excluding international bunkers)
Gaseous Fuels
Other (3)Total (3)Reference approach
National approach (1)emissions
CO2 emissions
CO
Energy consumption
Energy consumption
2
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(2)
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(3)
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Note: In addition to estimating CO 2 emissions from fuel combustion by sector, Parties should also estimate these emissions using the IPCC Reference approach, as found in the
IPCC Guidelines, Worksheet 1-1 (Volume 2, Workbook). The Reference approach is to assist in verifying the sectoral data. Parties should also complete the above tables tocompare the alternative estimates, and if the emission estimates lie more than 2 percent apart, should explain the source of this difference in the documentation box provided.
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Feedstocks and Non-Energy Use of Fuels(Sheet 1 of 1)
ACTIVITY DATA AND RELATEDINFORMATIONFUEL TYPE (1)Fuel quantity

Fraction ofcarbon stored(TJ)
Naphtha (2)Lubricants
BitumenCoal Oils and Tars (from Coking Coal)
Natural Gas(2)Gas/Diesel Oil (2)Butane (2)Ethane (2)Other (please specify)

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Where fuels are used in different industries, please enter in different rows.
Enter these fuels when they are used as feedstocks.

Additional information (a)Subtracted fromCO2 not emitted(specify source
category)(Gg CO2)
0.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.0000(a) The fuel lines continue from the table tothe left.

Note: The table is consistent with the IPCC Guidelines. Parties that take into account the emissions associated with the use and disposal of these feedstocks could continue to
use their methodologies, and provide explanation notes in the documentation box below.
Documentation box: A fraction of energy carriers is stored in such products as plastics or asphalt. The non-stored fraction of the carbon in the energy carrier or product is oxidized, resulting in
carbon dioxide emissions, either during the use of the energy carriers in the industrial production (e.g. fertilizer production), or during the use of the products (e.g. solvents, lubricants), or in both(e.g. monomers). To report associated emissions use the above table, filling an extra "Additional information" table, as shown below:
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Associated CO2
emissions(Gg)(Specify source category) (a)(a)

e.g. Industrial Processes, Waste Incineration, etc.

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Year :TABLE 1.B.1 SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR ENERGY
Fugitive Emissions from Solid Fuels(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA
Amount of fuel produced (1)(Mt)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTOR
CH4
CO2(kg/t)(kg/t)

1. B. 1. a. Coal Mining and Handlingi. Underground Mines (2)Mining Activities
Post-Mining Activities
ii. Surface Mines (2)#DIV/0!
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Mining Activities
Post-Mining Activities#DIV/0!
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1. B. 1. b. Solid Fuel Transformation#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

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#DIV/0!

EMISSIONS
CH4
CO2
(Gg)

(Gg)

Additional information (a)Description
Amount of CH 4 drained (recovered) andutilized or flared (Gg)

Value

Number of active underground mines
Number of mines with drainage(recovery) systems(a)

For underground mines.

1. B. 1. c. Other (please specify) (3)(1)

Use the documentation box to specify whether the fuel amount is based on the run-of-mine (ROM) production or on the saleable production.

(2)

Emissions both for Mining Activities and Post-Mining Activities are calculated with the activity data in lines Underground Mines and Surface Mines respectively.

(3)

Use the "Other" rows to enter any other solid fuel related activities resulting in fugitive emissions, such as emissions from abandoned mines and waste piles.

Note: There are no clear references to the coverage of 1.B.1.b. and 1.B.1.c. in the IPCC Guidelines. Make sure that the emissions entered here are not reported elsewhere. If they arereported under another source category, indicate this (IE) and make a reference in Table 9 (completeness) and/or in the documentation box.
Documentation box:

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Year :TABLE 1.B.2 SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR ENERGY
Fugitive Emissions from Oil and Natural Gas(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA
(1)
Value
Description

1. B. 2. a. Oil (3)i. Exploration(e.g. number of wells drilled)(4)ii. Production(e.g. PJ of oil produced)(e.g. PJ oil loaded in tankers)iii. Transport(e.g. PJ oil refined)
iv. Refining / Storage(e.g. PJ oil refined)
v. Distribution of oil products
vi. Other
1. B. 2. b. Natural Gas
Explorationi. Production (4) / Processing(e.g. PJ gas produced)(e.g. PJ gas consumed)
ii. Transmission(e.g. PJ gas consumed)
Distribution(e.g. PJ gas consumed)iii. Other Leakage
at industrial plants and power stations
in residential and commercial sectors(5)
1. B. 2. c. Venting(e.g. PJ oil produced)
i. Oil(e.g. PJ gas produced)
ii. Gasiii. Combined
Flaring(e.g. PJ gas consumption)
i. Oil(e.g. PJ gas consumption)
ii. Gasiii. Combined
1.B.2.d. Other (please specify) (6)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
CO2
CH4
N 2O
(kg/PJ) (2)(kg/PJ) (2)(kg/PJ) (2)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

CO2(Gg)

EMISSIONS
CH4(Gg)

0.00000.0000

N 2O(Gg)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
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Value

Number of gas wells
Gas throughput (a)(a)
Oil throughput
Other relevant information (specify)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
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#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
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Additional information
Description
Pipelines length (km)Number of oil wells(a)In the context of oil and gas production,
throughput is a measure of the total production,such as barrels per day of oil, or cubic meters of gas
per year. Specify the units of the reported value.
Take into account that these values should beconsistent with the activity data reported under the
production rows of the main table.

0.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.00000.0000(1)

Specify the activity data used and fill in the activity data description column, as given in the examples in brackets. Use the document box to specify whether the fuel amount is based on the raw material production or on thesaleable production. Note cases where more than one variable is used as activity data.
(2)
The unit of the implied emission factor depends on the units of the activity data used. The most common unit is given as an example (kg/PJ) but for each case the real unit of the emission factor should be specified.
(3)
Use the category also to cover emissions from combined oil and gas production fields. Natural gas processing and distribution from these fields should be included under 1.B.2.b.ii and 1.B.2.b.iii, respectively.
(4)
If using default emission factors these categories will include emissions from production other than venting and flaring.
(5)
If using default emission factors, emissions from Venting and Flaring from all oil and gas production should be accounted for here. Parties using the IPCC software could report those emissions together, indicating so in the
documentation box.
(6)

For example, fugitive CO 2 emissions from production of geothermal power could be reported here.
Documentation box:

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Year :TABLE 1.C SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR ENERGYInternational Bunkers and Multilateral Operations(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GASSOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIESMarine Bunkers
Gasoline
Gas/Diesel Oil
Residual Fuel Oil
Lubricants
Coal
Other (please specify)

Aviation Bunkers
Jet Kerosene
Gasoline

ACTIVITY DATA
Consumption(TJ)

Additional information

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
CO2(t/TJ)

CH4(kg/TJ)

EMISSIONS

N2O(kg/TJ)#DIV/0!
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CO2
(Gg)

CH4
(Gg)

N2O
(Gg)

MarineAllocation (a) (percent)
Domestic
International#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Aviation#DIV/0!

Fuelconsumption#DIV/0!

(a)

For calculating the allocation of fuelconsumption, use the sums of fuel consumption
by domestic navigation and aviation(Table 1.A(a)) and by international bunkers(Table 1.C).

Multilateral Operations (1)(1)

Parties may choose to report or not report the activity data and emission factors for multilateral operation consistent with the principle of confidentiality stated in the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on inventories. In
any case, Parties should report the emissions from multilateral operations, where available, under the Memo Items section of the Summary tables and in the Sectoral report table for energy.

Note: In accordance with the IPCC Guidelines, international aviation and marine bunker fuel emissions from fuel sold to ships or aircraft engaged in international transport should be excluded
from national totals and reported separately for informational purposes only.
Documentation box: Please explain how the consumption of international marine and aviation bunkers fuels was estimated and separated from the domestic consumption.

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Year :TABLE 2(I) SECTORAL REPORT FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES(Sheet 1 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIES

CO2

CH4

HFCs(1)

N 2O
P

A
P
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

(Gg)
Total Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
1. Cement Production
2. Lime Production
3. Limestone and Dolomite Use
4. Soda Ash Production and Use
5. Asphalt Roofing

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

SF6
A

P

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

A
(Gg)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

6. Road Paving with Asphalt

0.00

7. Other (please specify)

0.00

0.00

0.00

B. Chemical Industry
1. Ammonia Production

0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

2. Nitric Acid Production
3. Adipic Acid Production
4. Carbide Production

0.00

0.00

5. Other (please specify)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00

2. Ferroalloys Production
3. Aluminium Production

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

4. SF6 Used in Aluminium andMagnesium Foundries
5. Other (please specify)

0.00

0.00

C. Metal Production
1. Iron and Steel Production

PFCs(1)

0.00
0.00

P = Potential emissions based on Tier 1 approach of the IPCC Guidelines. A = Actual emissions based on Tier 2 approach of the IPCC Guidelines. This only applies in sectors where methods exist for both tiers.
(1)

The emissions of HFCs and PFCs are to be expressed as CO 2 equivalent emissions. Data on disaggregated emissions of HFCs and PFCs are to be provided in Table 2(II) of this common reporting format.

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Year :TABLE 2(I) SECTORAL REPORT FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES(Sheet 2 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2

CH4

HFCs(1)

N2 O
P

A
P
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

(Gg)
D. Other Production
1. Pulp and Paper

0.00

2. Food and Drink (2)E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
1. By-product Emissions
Production of HCFC-22
Other
2. Fugitive Emissions

0.00

PFCs(1)

SF6
A

P

NOx

CO

NMVOC

SO2

A

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

(Gg)
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

3. Other (please specify)

F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
2. Foam Blowing
3. Fire Extinguishers
4. Aerosols/ Metered Dose Inhalers
5. Solvents
6. Semiconductor Manufacture
7. Electrical Equipment
8. Other (please specify)

G. Other (please specify)

(2)

0.00

0.00

0.00

CO2 from Food and Drink Production (e.g. gasification of water) can be of biogenic or non-biogenic origin. Only information on CO 2 emissions of non-biogenic origin should be reported.

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Year :TABLE 2(I).A-G SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Emissions of CO 2, CH4 and N 2O
(Sheet 1 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIES
A. Mineral Products
1. Cement Production
2. Lime Production
3. Limestone andDolomite Use
4. Soda Ash Production and
Use
5. Asphalt Roofing
6. Road Paving with Asphalt
7. Other (please specify)
Glass Production

B. Chemical Industry
1. Ammonia Production (3)2. Nitric Acid Production
3. Adipic Acid Production
4. Carbide Production
Silicon Carbide
Calcium Carbide
5. Other (please specify)
Carbon Black
Ethylene
Dichloroethylene
StyreneMethanol

ACTIVITY DATA
Production/Consumption quantity(kt)Description (1)(e.g. cement or clinker
production)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
CO2
CH4
N2O
(t/t)
(t/t)
(t/t)
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(2)

(Gg)

EMISSIONS(2)
CH4
(2)
(Gg)

N2O
(2)

(Gg)

0

0

0

0

0

0

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(1)
Where the IPCC Guidelines provide options for activity data, e.g. cement or clinker for estimating the emissions from Cement Production, specify the activity data used (as shown in the example in brackets) in order to makethe choice of emission factor more transparent and to facilitate comparisons of implied emission factors.
(2)Enter cases in which the final emissions are reduced with the quantities of emission recovery, oxidation, destruction, transformation. Adjusted emissions are reported and the quantitative information on recovery, oxidation,
destruction, and transformation should be given in the additional columns provided.
(3)
To avoid double counting make offsetting deductions from fuel consumption (e.g. natural gas) in Ammonia Production, first for feedstock use of the fuel, and then to a sequestering use of the feedstock.

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Year :TABLE 2(I).A-G SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Emissions of CO 2, CH 4 and N 2O
(Sheet 2 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIES
C. Metal Production (4)1. Iron and Steel Production
Steel
Pig Iron
SinterCoke
2. Ferroalloys Production
3. Aluminium Production
5. Other (please specify)

D. Other Production
1. Pulp and Paper
2. Food and Drink
G. Other (please specify)(4)

ACTIVITY DATA
Production/Consumption Quantity(kt)Description (1)IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
CO2
CH4
N2O
(t/t)
(t/t)
(t/t)

CO2
(2)

(Gg)
0

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EMISSIONS(2)
CH4
(2)
(Gg)
0

N2O
(2)

(Gg)
0

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More specific information (e.g. data on virgin and recycled steel production) could be provided in the documentation box.

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

Note: In case of confidentiality of the activity data information, the entries should provide aggregate figures but there should be a note in the documentation box indicating this.
Documentation box:

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HFC-227ea

HFC-236fa

0.00

0.00

(t)
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Total PFCs(1)HFC-143a

0.00

C6F14

HFC-143

0.00

C5F12

HFC-152a

0.00

c-C4F8

HFC-134a

0.00

C4F10

HFC-134

0.00

C 3F8

HFC-125

0.00

C2F6

HFC-43-10mee

0.00

CF4

HFC-41

0.00

Total HFCs(1)HFC-320.00

HFC-245ca

HFC-23

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

SF6Year :TABLE 2(II) SECTORAL REPORT FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES - EMISSIONS OF HFCs, PFCs AND SF 6
(Sheet 1 of 2)(2)

Total Actual Emissions of Halocarbons (bychemical) and SF 6
C. Metal Production
Aluminium Production
SF6 Used in Aluminium Foundries
SF6 Used in Magnesium Foundries
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
1. By-product Emissions
Production of HCFC-22
Other
2. Fugitive Emissions
3. Other (please specify)

F(a). Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
(actual emissions - Tier 2)
1. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
2. Foam Blowing
3. Fire Extinguishers
4. Aerosols/Metered Dose Inhalers
5. Solvents
6. Semiconductor Manufacture
7. Electrical Equipment
8. Other (please specify)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

G. Other (please specify)

(1)
(2)

Although shaded, the columns with HFCs and PFCs totals on sheet 1 are kept for consistency with sheet 2 of the table.
Note that the units used in this table differ from those used in the rest of the Sectoral report tables, i.e. [t] instead of [Gg].

Note: Where information is confidential the entries should provide aggregate figures but there should be a note indicating this in the relevant documentation boxes of the Sectoral background data tables or as a footnote to this table. Gases withGWP not yet agreed upon by the COP, should be reported in Table 9 (Completeness), sheet 2.

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Year :

C 3F8

C4F10

c-C4F8

C5F12

C6F14

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

11700

650

150

1300

2800

1000

1300

140

300

3800

2900

6300

560

6500

9200

7000

7000

8700

7500

7400

23900

SF6

C2F6

Total PFCs

CF4

Total HFCs

HFC-245ca

HFC-236fa

HFC-227ea

HFC-143a

HFC-143

HFC-152a

HFC-134a

HFC-134

HFC-125

HFC-43-10mee

HFC-41

HFC-32

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIES

HFC-23

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(Sheet 2 of 2)(t)(2)
F(p). Total Potential Emissions of
Halocarbons (by chemical) and SF6 (3)Production(4)Import:In bulk
In products (5)Export:In bulk
In products (5)Destroyed amount
GWP values used

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Total Actual Emissions (6) (Gg CO2 eq.) ####### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ######C.
Metal Production
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
E.
Production of Halocarbons and SF6
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
F(a). Consumption of Halocarbons and SF6
G.
Other (please specify)####### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### ###### #######

Ratio of Potential/Actual Emissions from
Consumption of Halocarbons and SF6
Actual emissions - F(a) (Gg CO2 eq.)
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
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0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
Potential emissions - F(p) (7) (Gg CO2 eq.)
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(3)
Potential emissions of each chemical of halocarbons and SF6 estimated using Tier 1a or Tier 1b of the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, pp. 2.47-2.50). When potential emissions estimates are available in a disaggregated manner corresponding to
the subsectors for actual emissions defined on sheet 1 of this table, these should be reported in an annex to sheet 2, using the format of sheet 1, sector F(a). Use Summary 3 of this common reporting format to indicate whether Tier 1a or Tier 1b was used.
(4)

Production refers to production of new chemicals. Recycled substances could be included here, but it should be ensured that double counting of emissions is avoided. Relevant explanations should be provided as a footnote to the table.

(5)

Relevant just for Tier 1b.
Sums of the actual emissions of each chemical of halocarbons and SF6 from the source categories given in sheet 1 of the table multiplied by the corresponding GWP values.
(7)
Potential emissions of each chemical of halocarbons and SF6 taken from row F(p) multiplied by the corresponding GWP values.
(6)

Note: As stated in the revised UNFCCC guidelines, Parties should report actual emissions of HFCs, PFCs and SF6, where data are available, providing disaggregated data by chemical and source category in units of mass and in CO 2
equivalents. Parties reporting actual emissions should also report potential emissions for the sources where the concept of potential emissions applies, for reasons of transparency and comparability.

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Year:TABLE 2(II). C, E SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Metal Production; Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA
Description (1)C. PFCs and SF 6 from Metal Production
PFCs from Aluminium Production
CF 4
C 2F6
SF6
Aluminium Foundries(SF 6 consumption)
Magnesium Foundries
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
1. By-product Emissions
Production of HCFC-22
HFC-23
Other(specify chemical)(t)

IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTORS (2)(kg/t)EMISSIONS(2)
(3)

(t)

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#DIV/0!
2. Fugitive Emissions
HFCs (specify chemical)

PFCs (specify chemical)

SF 6
3. Other (please specify)#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
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(1)

Specify the activity data used as shown in the examples within brackets. Where applying Tier 1b (for C), Tier 2 (for E) and country specificmethods, specify any other relevant activity data used in the documentation box below.
(2)

Emissions and implied emission factors are after recovery.
Enter cases in which the final emissions are reported after subtracting the quantities of emission recovery, oxidation, destruction, transformation. Enter
these quantities in the specified column and use the documentation box for further explanations.
(3)

Note: Where the activity data are confidential, the entries should provide aggregate figures, but there should be a note in the documentation
box indicating this.
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Year :TABLE 2(II).F SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
(Sheet 1 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA
Filled in new manufactured
products

Amount of fluid
In operating systems(average annual stocks)(t)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
Remained in products at(1)
decommissioning

Product manufacturing
factorProduct life factor

EMISSIONS

Disposal loss factor#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

(% per annum)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
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#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Transport Refrigeration#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Industrial Refrigeration#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Stationary Air-Conditioning#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
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#DIV/0!

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#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

1 Refrigeration
Air Conditioning Equipment
Domestic Refrigeration(2)(specify chemical)(e.g. HFC-32)(e.g. HFC-125)(e.g. HFC-134a)(e.g. HFC-152a)(e.g. HFC-143a)
Commercial Refrigeration

Mobile Air-Conditioning

From
manufacturing

From
stocksFromdisposal(t)#DIV/0!
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#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
2 Foam Blowing
Hard Foam#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
Soft Foam#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
(1)
Parties should use the documentation box to provide information on the amount of the chemical recovered (recovery efficiency) and other relavant information used in the emission estimation.
(2)
Use the rows left empty to specify the chemical consumed, as given in the example. If needed, new rows could be added for reporting the disagregated chemicals from a source.

Note: Table 2.(II).F provides for reporting of the activity data and emission factors used to calculate actual emissions from consumption of halocarbons and SF 6 using the "bottom-up approach" (based on the total stock of equipment andestimated emission rates from this equipment). Some Parties may prefer to estimate their actual emissions following the alternative "top-down approach" (based on annual sales of equipment and/or gas). These Parties should provide theactivity data used in the current format and any other relevant information in the documentation box. Data these Parties should provide includes (1) the amount of fluid used to fill new products, (2) the amount of fluid used to service existingproducts, (3) the amount of fluid originally used to fill retiring products (the total nameplate capacity of retiring products), (4) the product lifetime, and (5) the growth rate of product sales, if this has been used to calculate the amount of fluid
originally used to fill retiring products. Alternatively, Parties may provide alternative formats with equivalent information. These formats may be considered for future versions of the common reporting format after the trial period.

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Year :TABLE 2(II).F SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
(Sheet 2 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GASSOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA
Filled in new
manufactured products

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS

Amount of fluid
Product
Product life factor Disposal loss factor
In operating systems Remained in products at manufacturing factor(average annual stocks)
decommissioning (1)(t)(% per annum)

EMISSIONS
From
manufacturing

From
stocksFromdisposal(t)

3 Fire Extinguishers

4 Aerosols
Metered Dose Inhalers

Other

5 Solvents

6 Semiconductors

7 Electric Equipment

8 Other (please specify)

Note: Where the activity data are confidential, the entries should provide aggregate figures, but there should be a note indicating this and explanations in the documentation box.
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Year :TABLE 3 SECTORAL REPORT FOR SOLVENT AND OTHER PRODUCT USE(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIES

CO2

N2O

NMVOC

(Gg)
Total Solvent and Other Product Use
A. Paint Application
B. Degreasing and Dry Cleaning
C. Chemical Products, Manufacture and Processing

0.00

0.00

0.00

D. Other (please specify)(Use of N2 O for Anaesthesia)(N2 O from Fire Extinguishers)(N 2 O from Aerosol Cans)(Other Use of N 2 O)

Please account for the quantity of carbon released in the form of NMVOC in both the NMVOC and the CO 2 columns.

Note: The IPCC Guidelines do not provide methodologies for the calculation of emissions of N 2 O from Solvent and Other
Product Use. If reporting such data, Parties should provide additional information (activity data and emission factors) used tomake these estimates in the documentation box to Table 3.A-D.

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Year :TABLE 3.A-D SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR SOLVENT AND OTHER PRODUCT USE(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA
Description

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
(kt)

CO2
(t/t)

N2O
(t/t)

A. Paint Application#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

B. Degreasing and Dry Cleaning
C. Chemical Products, Manufacture and Processing
D. Other (please specify) (1)(Use of N 2 O for Anaesthesia)(N 2 O from Fire Extinguishers)(N 2 O from Aerosol Cans)(Other Use of N 2 O)

#DIV/0!
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(1)

Some probable sources are provided in brackets. Complement the list with other relevant sources. Make sure that the order is the same as in Table 3.

Note: The table follows the format of the IPCC Sectoral Report for Solvent and Other Product Use, although some of the source categories are not relevant to
the direct GHG emissions.
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Year :TABLE 4 SECTORAL REPORT FOR AGRICULTURE(Sheet 1 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES
Total Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
1. Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Non-Dairy Cattle
2. Buffalo
3. Sheep
4. Goats
5. Camels and Llamas
6. Horses
7. Mules and Asses
8. Swine
9. Poultry

CH4

N2O

NOx

CO

NMVOC

(Gg)
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

10. Other (please specify)
B. Manure Management
1. Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Non-Dairy Cattle
2. Buffalo
3. Sheep
4. Goats
5. Camels and Llamas
6. Horses
7. Mules and Asses
8. Swine
9. Poultry

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Year :TABLE 4 SECTORAL REPORT FOR AGRICULTURE(Sheet 2 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CH4

N2O

CO

NOx
(Gg)

NMVOC

B. Manure Management (continued)
10. Anaerobic Lagoons
11. Liquid Systems
12. Solid Storage and Dry Lot
13. Other (please specify)
C. Rice Cultivation
1. Irrigated
2. Rainfed
3. Deep Water
4. Other (please specify)
D. Agricultural Soils (1)1. Direct Soil Emissions
2. Animal Production
3. Indirect Emissions

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

4. Other (please specify)
E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
1 . Cereals
2. Pulse
3 . Tuber and Root
4 . Sugar Cane
5 . Other (please specify)
G. Other (please specify)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

(1)

See footnote 4 to Summary 1.A of this common reporting format. Parties which choose to report CO2 emissions and removals from agricultural soils under 4.D. Agricultural Soils category of the sector Agriculture
should indicate the amount [Gg] of these emissions or removals in the documentation box to Table 4.D. Additional information (activity data, implied emissions factors) should also be provided using the relevant
documentation box to Table 4.D. This table is not modified for reporting the CO2 emissions and removals for the sake of consistency with the IPCC tables (i.e. IPCC Sectoral Report for Agriculture).

Note: The IPCC Guidelines do not provide methodologies for the calculation of CH 4 emissions, CH4 and N 2O removals from agricultural soils, or CO2 emissions from savanna burning or
agricultural residues burning. If you have reported such data, you should provide additional information (activity data and emission factors) used to make these estimates using the relevant
documentation boxes.

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TABLE 4.A SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
Enteric Fermentation(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GASSOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

1.

ACTIVITY DATA(1) AND OTHER RELATED IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTORSINFORMATION
CH4
Average daily
CH4
Population size (2)feed intake
conversion(MJ/day)(%)(1000 head)(kg CH4/head/yr)

Cattle#DIV/0!
(3)Year :
Additional information (for Tier 2) (a)Disaggregated list of animals (b)DairyCattleNonDairy
CattleOther(specify)

Indicators:
Weight

(kg)
(c)

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Dairy Cattle
Non-Dairy Cattle
Buffalo
Sheep
Goats
Camels and Llamas
Horses#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

7.
8.

Mules and Asses
Swine#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

9. Poultry
10. Other (please specify)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

(b)

Disaggregate to the split actually used. Add columns to the table if necessary.

#DIV/0!

(c)Specify feeding situation as pasture, stall fed, confined, open range, etc.

Feeding situation
Milk yield
Work
Pregnant
Digestibilityof feed(kg/day)(hrs/day)
(%)
(%)

(a)

Compare to Tables A-1 and A-2 of the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference
Manual, pp. 4.31-4.34). These data are relevant if Parties do not have data on average
feed intake.

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
(1)

In the documentation boxes to all Sectoral background data tables for Agriculture, Parties should provide information on whether the activity data is one year or a 3-year average.

(2)

Parties are encouraged to provide detailed livestock population data by animal type and region in a separate table. This consistent set of animal population statistics should be used to estimate CH 4
emissions from enteric fermentation, CH4 and N2O from manure management, N2O direct emissions from soil and N2O emissions associated with manure production, as well as emissions from the useof manure as fuel, and sewage-related emissions reported in the waste sector.
(3)

Including data on dairy heifers, if available.

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Year :TABLE 4.B(a) SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
CH4 Emissions from Manure Management(Sheet 1 of 1)(1)

See footnote 1 to Table 4.A of this common reporting format .
Climate regions are defined in terms of annual average temperature as follows: Cool = less than 15 oC; Temperate = 15 oC to 25oC
inclusive; and Warm = greater than 25 oC (see Table 4.2 of the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, p. 4.8)).
(3)
VS = Volatile Solids; Bo = maximum methane producing capacity for manure (IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, p. 4.23
and p. 4.15).
(4)
Including data on dairy heifers, if available.
(2)

Other

Pasture range
paddock

Solid storage anddry lot

Daily spread

Liquid system

Animal waste management system
Anaerobic lagoon

Climate region

Indicator
MCF(b) Allocation(%) MCF(b) Allocation(%)#DIV/0!
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Allocation(%)(kg CH4/head/yr)

MCF(b)(CH4 m3/kg VS)

Animal category (a)Warm(kg dm/head/yr)

Dairy Cattle

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Dairy Cattle(4)Non-Dairy Cattle
Buffalo
Sheep
Goats
Camels and Llamas
HorsesMules and Asses
Swine
Poultry(kg)

CH4

Non-Dairy Cattle

1. Cattle(%)

Additional information (for Tier 2)
IMPLIEDEMISSION
FACTORS

Swine(1000 head)

Temperate

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
TypicalPopulation
Allocation by
CH4 producing
VS(3) daily(1)(2)
animalsize
excretion
climate region
potential (Bo) (3)
mass
Cool

GREENHOUSE GASSOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

Cool
Temperate
Warm
Cool
Temperate
Warm
Cool
Temperate
Warm
Cool
Temperate
Warm
Cool
Temperate
Warm
Cool
Temperate
Warm

(a)

Copy the above table as many times as necessary.
(b)
MCF = Methane Conversion Factor (IPCC Guidelines, (Volume 3.
Reference Manual, p. 4.9)). In the case of use of other climate
region categorization, please replace the entries in the cells with theclimate regions for which the MCFs are specified.

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Year :TABLE 4.B(b) SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
N2O Emissions from Manure Management(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GASSOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

Population
size (1)(1000s)

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Nitrogen excretion
Nitrogen excretion per animal waste management system (kg N/yr)(kg N/head/yr)

Anaerobic
lagoonLiquid system

Daily spread

Solid storage
and dry lot

Pasture range
and paddock

Other

Non-Dairy Cattle
Dairy Cattle
Sheep
Swine
Poultry
Other (please specify)

Total per AWMS (2)(1)
See footnote 1 to Table 4.A of this common reporting format.
(2)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORSEmission factor per animal waste
management system(kg N 2O-N/kg N)
Anaerobic lagoon
Liquid system
Solid storage and dry lot
Other (please specify)

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

#DIV/0!
#NAME?
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

0.00

AWMS - Animal Waste Management System.

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Year :TABLE 4.C SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
Rice Cultivation(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Harvested area
(109 m2/yr)

(2)

(3)

Organic amendments added :type(t/ha)IMPLIED EMISSION FACTOR (1)CH4EMISSIONS
CH4(g/m2)(Gg)

1. IrrigatedContinuously Flooded
Intermittently
Single Aeration
FloodedMultiple Aeration
2. Rainfed
Flood Prone
Drought Prone
3. Deep Water
Water Depth 50-100 cm
Water Depth > 100 cm
4. Other (please specify)#DIV/0!
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#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Upland Rice (4)Total (4) 0(1)

The implied emission factor takes account of all relevant corrections for continuously flooded fields without organic amendment plus the correction for the organic amendments, if
used, as well as of the effect of different soil characteristics, if taken into account, on methane emissions.
(2)

Harvested area is the cultivated area multiplied by the number of cropping seasons per year.
Specify dry weight or wet weight for organic amendments.
(4)
These rows are included to allow comparison with the international statistics. Upland rice emissions are assumed to be zero and are ignored in the emission calculations.
(3)

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When dissagregating by more than one region within a country, provide additional information in the documentation box.
Where available, provide activity data and scaling factors by soil type and rice cultivar.

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Year :TABLE 4.D SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Soils (1)(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATEDINFORMATION
Description
Value

Additional information
IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTORS(kg N2O-N/kg N)(2)EMISSIONS(Gg N2O)

Fraction (a)Description

FracBURN

Fraction of crop residue burned
Fraction of livestock N excretion in
excrements burned for fuelFraction of synthetic fertilizer N applied tosoils that volatilizes as NH 3 and NOx
Fraction of livestock N excretion thatvolatilizes as NH 3 and NOx

Direct Soil Emissions

N input to soils (kg N/yr)#DIV/0!

FracFUEL

Synthetic Fertilizers

Use of synthetic fertilizers(kg N/yr)
Nitrogen input from manure applied to soils(kg N/yr)
Dry pulses and soybeans produced(kg dry biomass/yr)
Dry production of other crops(kg dry biomass/yr)
Area of cultivated organic soils (ha)N excretion on pasture range and paddock (kgN/yr)#DIV/0!

FracGASF#DIV/0!

FracGASM#DIV/0!

FracGRAZ

Fraction of livestock N excreted anddeposited onto soil during grazing#DIV/0!

FracLEACH

Fraction of N input to soils that is lost
through leaching and runoff#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

FracNCRBF

Fraction of N in non-N-fixing crop

FracNCRO

Fraction of N in N-fixing crop

#DIV/0!

FracR

Fraction or crop residue removed from thefield as crop

#DIV/0!

(a)Animal Wastes Applied to Soils
N-fixing Crops
Crop Residue
Cultivation of Histosols
Animal Production
Indirect Emissions
Atmospheric Deposition
Nitrogen Leaching and Run-off

Volatized N (NH 3 and NOx) from fertilizers andanimal wastes (kg N/yr)
N from fertilizers and animal wastes that is lost
through leaching and run off (kg N/yr)

Value

Use the fractions as specified in the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3.
Reference Manual, pp. 4.92 - 4.113).

#DIV/0!

Other (please specify)(1)

See footnote 4 to Summary 1.A. of this common reporting format. Parties which choose to report CO 2 emissions and removals from agricultural soils under 4.D. Agricultural Soils category should indicate the amount [Gg] ofthese emissions or removals and relevant additional information (activity data, implied emissions factors) in the documentation box.

(2)

To convert from N 2O-N to N2O emissions, multiply by 44/28.

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Year :TABLE 4.E SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
Prescribed Burning of Savannas(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIES(specify ecological zone)

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Area of savanna
burned(k ha/yr)

Average abovegroundbiomass density(t dm/ha)Fraction ofsavanna burned

Biomass burned(Gg dm)Nitrogenfraction inbiomass

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORSEMISSIONS(kg/t dm)

(Gg)

CH4

N2O

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

CH4N2O

Additional information
LivingDead

Fraction of aboveground biomass
Fraction oxidized
Carbon fraction

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Year :TABLE 4.F SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR AGRICULTURE
Field Burning of Agricultural Residues(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GASSOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

Crop production(t)

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Residue/ Crop
Dry matter
Biomass
Nitrogen fraction in
Fraction of
ratio
fractionsavannaburnedbiomass of residues(Gg dm)burned

1. Cereals
Wheat
Barley
Maize
Oats
Rye
Rice
Other (please specify)

2. Pulse (1)Dry beanPeas
Soybeans
Other (please specify)

3 Tuber and Root
Potatoes
Other (please specify)

4 Sugar CaneIMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS
CH4
N2O(kg/t dm)

(kg/t dm)

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#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

EMISSIONS
CH4

N2O

(Gg)

(Gg)

5 Other (please specify)(1)

To be used in Table 4.D of this common reporting format.

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TABLE 5 SECTORAL REPORT FOR LAND-USE CHANGE AND FORESTRY(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2 emissions

Year :Net CO2 emissions/removals

CO2 removals

CH4

N 2O

CO

NOx

(Gg)
Total Land-Use Change and Forestry

0.00

0.00

0.00

A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

1. Tropical Forests
2. Temperate Forests
3. Boreal Forests
4. Grasslands/Tundra
5. Other (please specify)
Harvested Wood

(1)

B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
1. Tropical Forests

(2)

0.00

2. Temperate Forests
3. Boreal Forests
4. Grasslands/Tundra
5. Other (please specify)
C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
1. Tropical Forests

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

2. Temperate Forests
3. Boreal Forests
4. Grasslands/Tundra
5. Other (please specify)
D. CO 2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
Cultivation of Mineral Soils
Cultivation of Organic Soils
Liming of Agricultural Soils
Forest Soils
Other (please specify) (3)E. Other (please specify)
(1)
(2)
(3)

Following the IPCC Guidelines, the harvested wood should be reported under Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks (Volume 3. Reference Manual, p.5.17).
Include only the emissions of CO 2 from Forest and Grassland Conversion. Associated removals should be reported under section D.
Include emissions from soils not reported under sections A, B and C.

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TABLE 5.A SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR LAND-USE CHANGE
AND FORESTRY
Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks(Sheet 1 of 1)

Year:

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIESESTIMATESACTIVITY DATA
Area offorest/biomass
stocks(kha)

Tropical

Plantations

Other Forests

Average annual
growth rate(t dm/ha)Acacia spp.
Eucalyptus spp.
Tectona grandis
Pinus spp
Pinus caribaea
Mixed Hardwoods
Mixed Fast-Growing
Hardwoods
Mixed Softwoods
Moist
Seasonal
Dry

Plantations
Commercial

Number of trees#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
Annual growth rate Carbon uptake factor(1000s of trees)(kt dm/1000 trees)

Evergreen
Deciduous

Other (specify)

BorealNon-Forest Trees (specify type)(t C/ha)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

(t C/tree)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
Total annual growth increment (Gg C)
Gg CO2

Amount of biomass removed(kt dm)Total biomass removed in Commercial Harvest
Traditional Fuelwood Consumed
Total Other Wood Use

Carbon uptake
increment(Gg C)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Other (specify)

Temperate

IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTORS
Implied carbon uptake
factorCarbon emission factor(t C/t dm)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
Total Biomass Consumption from Stocks (1) (Gg C)
Other Changes in Carbon Stocks (2) (Gg C)
Gg CO2

Carbon uptake
increment(Gg C)

Carbon release(Gg C)#VALUE!
#VALUE!

Net annual carbon uptake (+) or release (-) (Gg C)#VALUE!
Net CO2 emissions (+) or removals (-) (Gg CO 2)#VALUE!
(1)Make sure that the quantity of biomass burned off-site is subtracted from this total.
(2)
The net annual carbon uptake/release is determined by comparing the annual biomass growth versus annual harvest, including the decay of forest
products and slash left during harvest. The IPCC Guidelines recommend default assumption that all carbon removed in wood and other biomass fromforests is oxidized in the year of removal. The emissions from decay could be included under Other Changes in Carbon Stocks.

Note: Sectoral background data tables on Land-Use Change and Forestry should be filled in only by Parties using the IPCC default
methodology. Parties that use country specific methods and models should report information on them in a transparent manner, also
providing suggestions for a possible sectoral background data table suitable for their calculation method.
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Year :TABLE 5.B SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR LAND-USE CHANGE AND FORESTRY
Forest and Grassland Conversion(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIESVegetation types
Tropical

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION(1)
On and off site burning
Decay of above-ground biomass
Area
Quantity of
Average area
Average
AverageAnnual net
convertedbiomass burned
converted
quantity ofannual net
loss ofannually
biomass left toloss ofbiomassdecaybiomassOn site Off site(kha)

(kt dm)(kt dm) (kt dm)(kha)(t dm/ha)Burning
On siteCO2

Wet/Very Moist

CH4

EMISSIONS
BurningDecay

On siteOff site
N2 O

CO2

CO2

(t/ha)(kt dm)

CO2

CH4

Decay
Off site

N2 O

CO2

CO2

(Gg)

#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Moist, short dry season
Moist, long dry season
Dry
Montane Moist
Montane Dry
Tropical Savanna/Grasslands
Temperate
Coniferous
Broadleaf
Mixed Broadleaf/
Coniferous
Grasslands
BorealMixed Broadleaf/
Coniferous
Coniferous
Forest-tundra
Grasslands/Tundra
Other
(1)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTORS#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!
#DIV/0! #DIV/0! ###### #DIV/0! #DIV/0!

Activity data are for default 10-year average. Specify the average decay time which is appropriate for the local conditions, if other than 10 years.
Additional information

Emissions/Removals
Immediate carbon release from burning
Total On site and Off site (Gg C)
Delayed emissions from decay (Gg C)
Total annual carbon release (Gg C)
Total annual CO2 emissions (Gg CO2)

On siteOff site

Fractions
Fraction of biomass burned (average)
Fraction which oxidizes during burning (average)
Carbon fraction of aboveground biomass (average)
Fraction left to decay (average)
Nitrogen-carbon ratio

On siteOff site

Note: Sectoral background data tables on Land-Use Change and Forestry should be filled in only by Parties using the IPCC default methodology. Parties that use country specific methods and models should report
information on them in a transparent manner, also providing suggestions for a possible sectoral background data table suitable for their calculation method.
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Year :TABLE 5.C SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR LAND-USE CHANGE AND FORESTRY
Abandonment of Managed Lands(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

Original natural ecosystems
Tropical
Wet/Very Moist
Moist, short dry season
Moist, long dry season
Dry
Montane Moist
Montane Dry
Tropical Savanna/Grasslands
Temperate
Mixed Broadleaf/Coniferous
Coniferous
Broadleaf
Grasslands
BorealMixed Broadleaf/Coniferous
Coniferous
Forest-tundra
Grasslands/Tundra
Other

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Total area abandoned andregrowing (1)Annual rate of abovegroundbiomass growth

first 20 years(kha)

first 20 years(t dm/ha)>20 years(kha)>20 years(t dm/ha)

Carbon fraction ofaboveground biomass
first 20 years>20 years

IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTORS
Rate of abovegroundbiomass carbon uptake
first 20 years(t C/ha/yr)>20 years(t C/ha/yr)

ESTIMATES
Annual carbon uptake inaboveground biomass
first 20 years(Gg C/yr)>20 years(Gg C/yr)

Total annual carbon uptake (Gg C)
Total annual CO 2 removal (Gg CO 2)(1)

If lands are regenerating to grassland, then the default assumption is that no significant changes in above-ground biomass occur.

Note: Sectoral background data tables on Land-use Change and Forestry should be filled in only by Parties using the IPCC default methodology. Parties that use country specificmethods and models should report information on them in a transparent manner, also providing suggestions for a possible sectoral background data table suitable for their calculation
method.
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Year :

(Mha)

Annual loss rate(ha)

(Mg C/ha/yr)

Cultivation of Organic Soils
Cool Temperate
Upland Crops
Pasture/Forest
Warm Temperate
Upland Crops
Pasture/Forest
TropicalUpland Crops
Pasture/Forest
Total annual
amount of lime
(Mg)
Liming of Agricultural Soils
Limestone Ca(CO 3)
Dolomite CaMg(CO 3)2#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
Carbon conversion factor

Carbon emissions fromorganic soils(Mg/yr)Organic
soil

Wetland(Aquic)Volcanic

Soil type
Sandy(e.g. tropical, dry)land-use/ management
system (a)Net change in soil carbon inmineral soils(Tg C over 20 yr)

Cultivation of Mineral Soils (1)High Activity Soils
Low Activity Soils
Sandy
Volcanic
Wetland (Aquic)
Other (specify)

Land area

Climate (a)Low
activitysoils

ESTIMATES

High
activity
soils

Land area

IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTORS
Average annual rate of soil carbon
uptake/removal(Mg C/ha/yr)

Year

ACTIVITY DATA

percent distribution (%)(e.g. savanna)(e.g. irrigated cropping)inventory year

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIES

20 years prior

TABLE 5.D SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR LAND-USE CHANGE AND FORESTRY
CO2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
Additional information(Sheet 1 of 1)(a)These should represent the major types of land management systems per climate regions presented in the country
as well as ecosystem types which were either converted to agriculture (e.g., forest, savanna, grassland) or have been
derived from previous agricultural land-use (e.g., abandoned lands, reforested lands). Systems should also reflect
differences in soil carbon stocks that can be related to differences in management (IPCC Guidelines (Volume 2.
Workbook, Table 5-9, p. 5.26, and Appendix (pp. 5-31 - 5.38)).

Carbon emissions from liming(Mg C)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Total annual net carbon emissions from agriculturally impacted soils (Gg C)
Total annual net CO 2 emissions from agriculturally impacted soils (Gg CO 2)(1)

The information to be reported under Culitvation of Mineral Soils aggregates data per soil type over all land-use/management systems. This refers to land area data and to the emission estimates and implied emissions factors accordingly.

Note: Sectoral background data tables on Land-Use Change and Forestry should be filled in only by Parties using the IPCC default methodology. Parties that use country specific methods and models should report
information on them in a transparent manner, also providing suggestions for a possible sectoral background data table suitable for their calculation method.
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Year :TABLE 6 SECTORAL REPORT FOR WASTE(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES
Total Waste
A. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
1. Managed Waste Disposal on Land
2. Unmanaged Waste Disposal Sites
3. Other (please specify)

CO2(1)

CH4

CO

NOx

NMVOC

SO2

(Gg)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

B. Wastewater Handling
1. Industrial Wastewater
2. Domestic and Commercial Wastewater
3. Other (please specify)

C. Waste Incineration

N2O

0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

D. Other (please specify)(1)

Note that CO 2 from Waste Disposal and Incineration source categories should only be included if it stems from non-biological or inorganic waste sources.

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Year :TABLE 6.A SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR WASTE
Solid Waste Disposal(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATEDINFORMATION
Annual MSW at theMCF
DOC
CH4 recovery
SWDS
degraded
(2)
(Gg)

(Gg)

(Gg)

EMISSIONS (1)Additional information
Description

IMPLIED EMISSION
FACTOR
CH4
CO2

CH4

CO2(3)

Total population (1000s)(a)(t /t MSW)(t /t MSW)

(Gg)

(Gg)

Urban population (1000s) (a)Waste generation rate (kg/capita/day)

00

Fraction of DOC in MSW

1 Managed Waste Disposal on Land

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

2 Unmanaged Waste Disposal Sites#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

- deep (>5 m)#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

Fraction of wastes incinerated- shallow (<5 m)#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

Fraction of wastes recycled#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

CH4 oxidation factor (b)CH4 fraction in landfill gas

3 Other (please specify)

Value

Fraction of MSW disposed to SWDS

Number of SWDS recovering CH4CH4 generation rate constant (k) (c)Time lag considered (yr) (c)Composition of landfilled waste (%)

TABLE 6.C SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR WASTE
Waste Incineration(Sheet 1 of 1)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND ACTIVITY DATASINK CATEGORIES
Amount ofincinerated wastes

Paper and paperboard

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTOR

Food and garden waste

EMISSIONS

Plastics
CO2 (3)
(Gg)

CO2

CH4

N2O

(kg/t waste)(kg/t waste)(kg/t waste)(biogenic) (3)#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

other - inert(3)#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

other - organic#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

#DIV/0!

(Gg)

CH4

N2O

Glass

(Gg)

(Gg)

TextilesWaste Incineration (please specify)(plastics)

Other (specify)

MSW - Municipal Solid Waste, SWDS - Solid Waste Disposal Site, MCF - Methane Correction Factor, DOC - Degradable Organic Carbon (IPCC
Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, section 6.2.4)). MSW includes household waste, yard/garden waste, commercial/market waste and organic
industrial solid waste. MSW should not include inorganic industrial waste such as construction or demolition materials.
(1)
(2)

(a)
Specify whether total or urban population is used and therationale for doing so.
(b)

See IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, p. 6.9).

(c)

For Parties using Tier 2 methods.

Actual emissions (after recovery).
CH4 recovered and flared or utilized.

(3)

Under Waste Disposal, CO2 emissions should be reported only when the disposed wastes are combusted at the disposal site which might constitute a management practice. CO2 emissions from non-biogenic wastes are included in the
totals, while the CO2 emissions from biogenic wastes are not included in the totals.
Documentation box: All relevant information used in calculation should be provided in the additional information box and in the documentation box.
Parties that use country specific models should note this with a brief rationale in the documentation box and fill the relevant cells only.

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GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIESACTIVITY DATA AND RELATED INFORMATION
Total organic productCH4 recovered and/or flared
Wastewater
SludgeWastewater
Sludge(Gg)(Gg DC(1)/yr)

Industrial Wastewater
Domestic and Commercial Wastewater
Other (please specify)

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIESYear :

Additional information

TABLE 6.B SECTORAL BACKGROUND DATA FOR WASTE
Wastewater Handling(Sheet 1 of 1)

Domestic(1)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTOR
CH4N2O(3)
Wastewater
Sludge(kg/kg DC)(kg/kg DC)(kg/kg DC)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

ACTIVITY DATA AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
Protein consumption
N fraction(protein in kg/person/yr)(kg N/kg protein)

Population (4)(1000s)N2O from human sewage (3)EMISSIONS
CH4Wastewater
Sludge(Gg)(Gg)

IMPLIED EMISSION FACTOR
N2O(kg N2O-N/kg sewage N produced)#DIV/0!

Industrial

Total wastewater (m 3):
Treated wastewater (%):

(2)

N2O (3)
Wastewater streams:(Gg)

EMISSIONS
N2O(Gg)

Wastewater output

DC

(m3)

(kgCOD/m3)

Industrial
Iron and steel
Non-ferrous
Fertilizers
Food and beverage
Paper and pulp
Organic chemicals
Other (specify)
DC (kg BOD/1000 person/yr)
Domestic(1)
DC - degradable organic component. DC indicators are COD (Chemical Oxygen Demand) for industrial wastewater and BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) for Domestic/Commercial wastewater/sludge(IPCC Guidelines (Volume 3. Reference Manual, pp. 6.14, 6.18)).
(2)
Actual emissions (after recovery).
(3)
Parties using other methods for estimation of N 2O emissions from human sewage or wastewater treatment should provide corresponding information on methods, activity data and emission
factors used in the documentation box. Use the table to provide aggregate data.
(4)

Specify whether total or urban population is used in the calculations and the rationale for doing so. Provide explanation in the documentation box.

Other
Handling systems:

Industrial
wastewater
treated (%)

Ind. sludge
treated (%)

Domestic
Domestic
wastewater sludge treatedtreated (%)(%)

Aerobic
Anaerobic
Other (specify)

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Year :TABLE 7 OVERVIEW TABLE(1) FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 8A)(Sheet 1 of 3)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES

CO2
Estimate

Quality

CH4
Estimate

Quality

N2O
Estimate

Quality

HFCs
Estimate

Quality

PFCs
Estimate

Quality

SF6
Estimate

QualityNOx
Estimate

QualityCO
Estimate

Quality

NMVOC
Estimate

Quality

SO2
Estimate

Quality

Total National Emissions
and Removals
1 Energy
A. Fuel Combustion Activities
Reference Approach
Sectoral Approach
1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries
and Construction
3. Transport
4. Other Sectors
5. OtherB. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
2. Oil and Natural Gas
2 Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
B. Chemical Industry
C. Metal Production
D. Other Production
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
(1)
This table is intended to be used by Parties to summarize their own assessment of completeness (e.g. partial, full estimate, not estimated) and quality (high, medium, low) of major source/sink inventory
estimates. The latter could be understood as a quality assessment of the uncertainty of the estimates. This table might change once the IPCC completes its work on managing uncertainties of GHG inventories. The
title of the table was kept for consistency with the current table in the IPCC Guidelines.

Note: To fill in the table use the notation key as given in the IPCC Guidelines (Volume 1. Reporting Instructions, Tables.37).

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Year :TABLE 7 OVERVIEW TABLE FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 8A)(Sheet 2 of 3)
CO2
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
Estimate Quality
SINK CATEGORIES
2 Industrial Processes (continued)

CH4
Estimate

Quality

N2O
Estimate

Quality

HFCs
Estimate

Quality

PFCs
Estimate

Quality

SF6
Estimate

QualityNOx
Estimate

QualityCO
Estimate

Quality

NMVOC
Estimate

Quality

SO2
Estimate

Quality

F. Consumption of
Halocarbons and SF6(2)
Potential(3)

ActualG. Other
3 Solvent and Other
Product Use
4 Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
D. Agricultural Soils
E. Prescribed Burning ofSavannas
F. Field Burning ofAgricultural Residues
G. Other
5 Land-Use Change andForestry
A. Changes in Forest andOther Woody Biomass Stocks
B. Forest and Grassland Conversion(2)

Potential emissions based on Tier 1 approach of the IPCC Guidelines.
(3)
Actual emissions based on Tier 2 approach of the IPCC Guidelines.

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TABLE 7 OVERVIEW TABLE FOR NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORIES (IPCC TABLE 8A)(Sheet 3 of 3)

Year :

N2O
SF6
CO2
CH4
HFCs
PFCs
NOx
CO
NMVOC
SO2
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND
SINK CATEGORIES
Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality Estimate Quality
5 Land-Use Change andForestry (continued)
C. Abandonment ofManaged Lands
D. CO2 Emissions andRemovals from Soil
E. Other
6 WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
B. Wastewater Handling
C. Waste Incineration
D. Other
7 Other (please specify)

Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Aviation
MarineMultilateral Operations
CO2 Emissions from Biomass

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Year :TABLE 8(a) RECALCULATION - RECALCULATED DATA
Recalculated year:(Sheet 1 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIESCO2Previous
Latestsubmission
submission
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

Difference (1)(%)

CH4Previous
Latestsubmission
submission
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

Difference (1)
(%)

N 2O
Previous
Latestsubmission
submission
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

Difference (1)(%)

Total National Emissions and Removals
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1. Energy
1.A. Fuel Combustion Activities
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.A.1. Energy Industries
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.A.2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.A.3. Transport
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.A.4. Other Sectors
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.A.5. Other
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.B. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.B.1. Solid fuel0.00
#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
1.B.2. Oil and Natural Gas
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
2. Industrial Processes
2.A. Mineral Products
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
2.B. Chemical Industry
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
2.C. Metal Production
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
2.D. Other Production
0.00#DIV/0!
2.G. Other
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
3. Solvent and Other Product Use
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
99107.17#DIV/0!
4. Agriculture
4.A. Enteric Fermentation
0.00#DIV/0!
4.B. Manure Management
0.00#DIV/0!
99107.17#DIV/0!
4.C. Rice Cultivation
0.00#DIV/0!
4.D. Agricultural Soils (2)#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
99107.17#DIV/0!
4.E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
4.F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
4.G. Other
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry (net)
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
5.A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks
0.00#DIV/0!
5.B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
5.C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
0.00#DIV/0!
5.D. CO2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
0.00
#DIV/0!
5.E. Other#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
(1)
Estimate the percentage change due to recalculation with respect to the previous submission (Percentage change = 100% x [(LS-PS)/PS], where LS = Latest submission and PS = Previous submission. All cases of recalculationof the estimate of the source/sink category, should be addressed and explained in Table 8(b) of this common reporting format.
(2)

See footnote 4 to Summary 1.A of this common reporting format.

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Year :TABLE 8(a) RECALCULATION - RECALCULATED DATA
Recalculated year:(Sheet 2 of 2)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIES

6. Waste
6.A. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
6.B. Wastewater Handling
6.C. Waste Incineration
6.D. Other
7. Other (please specify)

CO2
Previous
LatestDifference (1)submission
submission(%)
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
0.00
#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!

Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Multilateral Operations
CO2 Emissions from Biomass
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIES

0.00
0.00
0.00

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

0.00
0.00
0.00

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

HFCs
Previous
Latestsubmission
submission
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

Total Actual Emissions
2.C. Aluminium Production
2.E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
2.F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
Other
Potential Emissions from Consumption of HFCs/PFCs and SF 6

0.00
0.00

Difference (1)(%)

CH4Previous
LatestDifference (1)submission
submission(%)
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
0.00
#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
0.00#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
0.00
0.00
PFCs
Previous
Latestsubmission
submission
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
0.00
0.00
0.00

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Previous submission#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Difference (1)
(%)

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

0.00
0.00#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

SF6Previous
Latestsubmission
submission
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

Latest submission

CO2 equivalent (Gg)

N2O
Previous
LatestDifference (1)submission
submission(%)
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
0.00
#DIV/0!

0.00
0.00
0.00

Difference(%)

Difference (1)(%)#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!
#DIV/0!

(1)(3)

Total CO2 Equivalent Emissions with Land-Use Change and Forestry
Total CO2 Equivalent Emissions without Land-Use Change and Forestry (3)(3)

The information in these rows is requested to facilitate comparison of data, since Parties differ in the way they report emissions and removals from Land-Use Change and Forestry.

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Year :TABLE 8(b) RECALCULATION - EXPLANATORY INFORMATION(Sheet 1 of 1)
Specify the sector and source/sink(1)
category where changes in estimateshave occurred:

GHG

RECALCULATION DUE TO
Methods(2)

CHANGES IN:
Emission factors (2)Activity data (2)Addition/removal/ replacementof source/sink categories(1)Enter the identification code of the source/sink category (e.g. 1.B.1) in the first column and the name of the category (e.g. Fugitive Emissions from Solid Fuels) in the second column of the table (see Table
8(a)) .
(2)
Explain changes in methods, emission factors and activity data that have resulted in recalculation of the estimate of the source/sink as indicated in Table 8(a). Include relevant changes in the assumptions andcoefficients under the "Methods" column.
Documentation box: Use the documentation box to report the justifications of the changes as to improvements in the accuracy, completeness and consistency of the inventory.

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Year :TABLE 9 COMPLETENESS(Sheet 1 of 2)
Sources and sinks not reported (NE) (1)
GHG

Sector (2)Source/sink category (2)Explanation

CO2

CH4

N2O

HFCs

PFCs

SF6

Sources and sinks reported elsewhere (IE) (3)
GHG

Source/sink
category

Allocation as per IPCC
Guidelines

Allocation used by the Party

Explanation(1)

Please, clearly indicate sources and sinks which are considered in the IPCC Guidelines but are not considered in the submitted inventory. Explain the reason for excluding these sources andsinks, in order to avoid arbitrary interpretations. An entry should be made for each source/sink category for which the indicator "NE" is entered in the sectoral tables.
(2)
Indicate omitted source/sink following the IPCC source/sink category structure (e.g. sector: Waste, source category: Wastewater Handling).
(3)
Please clearly indicate sources and sinks in the submitted inventory that are allocated to a sector other than that indicated by the IPCC Guidelines. Show the sector indicated in the IPCC
Guidelines and the sector to which the source or sink is allocated in the submitted inventory. Explain the reason for reporting these sources and sinks in a different sector. An entry should be madefor each source/sink for which the indicator "IE" is used in the sectoral tables.

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Year :TABLE 9 COMPLETENESS(Sheet 2 of 2)
Additional GHG emissions reported (4)GHG

Sourcecategory

Emissions

Estimated GWP value

Emissions(Gg)(100-year horizon)

CO2 equivalent (Gg)

Reference to the data
source of GWP value

Explanation(4)

Parties are encouraged to provide information on emissions of greenhouse gases whose GWP values have not yet been agreed upon by the COP. Please include such gases in this table if they are considered in thesubmitted inventory. Provide additional information on the estimation methods used.

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Year:TABLE 10 EMISSIONS TRENDS (CO2)(Sheet 1 of 5)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINKCATEGORIES
1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion (Sectoral Approach)
1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
3. Transport
4. Other Sectors
5. OtherB. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
2. Oil and Natural Gas
2. Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
B. Chemical Industry
C. Metal Production
D. Other Production
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF6
F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF6
G. Other
3. Solvent and Other Product Use
4. Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
D. Agricultural Soils (2)E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
G. Other
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry (3)A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks
B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
D. CO 2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
E. Other
6. WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
B. Waste-water Handling
C. Waste Incineration
D. Other
7. Other (please specify)
Total Emissions/Removals with LUCF
(4)

Total Emissions without LUCF
Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Aviation
MarineMultilateral Operations
CO2 Emissions from Biomass(4)Base year(1)

1990

1991

1992

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
(Gg)
0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

(1)

Fill in the base year adopted by the Party under the Convention, if different from 1990.
See footnote 4 to Summary 1.A of this common reporting format.
(3)
Take the net emissions as reported in Summary 1.A of this common reporting format. Please note that for the purposes of reporting
the signs for uptake are always (-) and for emissions (+).
(4)
The information in these rows is requested to facilitate comparison of data, since Parties differ in the way they report CO2 emissions
and removals from Land-Use Change and Forestry.
(2)

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TABLE 10 EMISSIONS TRENDS (CH 4)(Sheet 2 of 5)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIES
Total Emissions
1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion (Sectoral Approach)
1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
3. Transport
4. Other Sectors
5. OtherB. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
2. Oil and Natural Gas
2. Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
B. Chemical Industry
C. Metal Production
D. Other Production
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
G. Other
3. Solvent and Other Product Use
4. Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
D. Agricultural Soils
E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
G. Other
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry
A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks
B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
D. CO 2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
E. Other
6. WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
B. Waste-water Handling
C. Waste Incineration
D. Other
7. Other (please specify)

Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Aviation
MarineMultilateral Operations

Year:
Base year(1) 1990

1991

1992

0
0
0

0
0
0

0
0
0

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
(Gg)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

CO2 Emissions from Biomass

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TABLE 10 EMISSIONS TRENDS (N 2O)(Sheet 3 of 5)

Year:

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND SINK CATEGORIES

Base year(1) 1990

1991

Total Emissions
1. Energy
A. Fuel Combustion (Sectoral Approach)
1. Energy Industries
2. Manufacturing Industries and Construction
3. Transport
4. Other Sectors
5. OtherB. Fugitive Emissions from Fuels
1. Solid Fuels
2. Oil and Natural Gas
2. Industrial Processes
A. Mineral Products
B. Chemical Industry
C. Metal Production
D. Other Production
E. Production of Halocarbons and SF 6
F. Consumption of Halocarbons and SF 6
G. Other
3. Solvent and Other Product Use
4. Agriculture
A. Enteric Fermentation
B. Manure Management
C. Rice Cultivation
D. Agricultural Soils
E. Prescribed Burning of Savannas
F. Field Burning of Agricultural Residues
G. Other
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry
A. Changes in Forest and Other Woody Biomass Stocks
B. Forest and Grassland Conversion
C. Abandonment of Managed Lands
D. CO 2 Emissions and Removals from Soil
E. Other
6. WasteA. Solid Waste Disposal on Land
B. Waste-water Handling
C. Waste Incineration
D. Other
7. Other (please specify)

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998
(Gg)
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

0.00

Memo Items:
International Bunkers
Aviation
MarineMultilateral Operations
CO2 Emissions from Biomass

1992

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TABLE 10 EMISSION TRENDS ( HFCs, PFCs and SF 6)(Sheet 4 of 5)
GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCEAND SINK CATEGORIES

Base year(1)

1990

1991

1992

Year:
1993
1994
(Gg)

1995

1996

1997

1998

Emissions of HFCs (5) 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
HFC-23
HFC-32
HFC-41
HFC-43-10mee
HFC-125
HFC-134
HFC-134a
HFC-152a
HFC-143
HFC-143a
HFC-227ea
HFC-236fa
HFC-245ca
Emissions of PFCs (5) 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
CF4
C2F6
C 3F8
C4F10
c-C4F8
C5F12
C6F14Emissions of SF 6(5) 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
CO2 equivalent (Gg)SF6(5)
Enter information on the actual emissions. Where estimates are only available for the potential emissions, specify this in a footnote.
Only in this row the emissions are expressed as CO 2 equivalent emissions in order to facilitate data flow among spreadsheets.

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TABLE 10 EMISSION TRENDS (SUMMARY)(Sheet 5 of 5)
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONSNet CO2 emissions/removals(6)
CO2 emissions (without LUCF)
CH4
N2O
HFCs
PFCs
SF6
Total (with net CO 2 emissions/removals)
Total (without CO2 from LUCF) (6)Year:

Base year(1)

1990

1991

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

GREENHOUSE GAS SOURCE AND Base year(1) 1990
1991
SINK CATEGORIES
1. Energy
0.00
0.00
0.00
2. Industrial Processes
0.00
0.00
0.00
3. Solvent and Other Product Use
0.00
0.00
0.00
4. Agriculture
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
5. Land-Use Change and Forestry (7)6. Waste
0.00
0.00
0.00
7. Other
0.00
0.00
0.00

1992

1993
1994
CO2 equivalent (Gg)

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

1995

1996

1997

1998

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

1992

1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
CO2 equivalent (Gg)
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

(6)

The information in these rows is requested to facilitate comparison of data, since Parties differ in the way they report CO 2 emissions
and removals from Land-Use Change and Forestry.

(7)

Net emissions.

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TABLE 11

CHECK LIST of REPORTED INVENTORY INFORMATION (1)General info:

Contact info:

Party:

Year:

Focal point for national GHG inventories:
Address:
Telephone:
Main institution preparing the inventory:Fax:

E-mail:Date of submission:
PFCs, HFCs, SF 6:

Base years:
Year(s) covered in the submission:
Gases covered:Omissions in geographic coverage:
EnergyInd. Processes Solvent Use

LUCF

Agriculture

Waste

Tables:Sectoral report tables:
Sectoral background data tables:
Summary 1 (IPCC Summary tables):Summary 2 (CO 2 equivalent emissions):

IPCC Table 7A:

IPCC Table 7B:

IPCC Table 8A:

National information:

Summary 3 (Methods/Emission factors):
Uncertainty:
Recalculation tables:
Completeness table:

CO2

Trend table:
Comparison of
CO2 from fuel combustion:Worksheet 1-1

Explanation of differences

0.0000
EnergyRecalculation:

Percentage of difference

Ind.Processes

Solvent Use

LUCF

Agriculture

Waste

CO2
CH4
N2O
HFCs, PFCs, SF 6

HFCs, PFCs, SF 6:

Explanations:
Recalculation tables for all recalculated
years:
Full CRF for the recalculated base year:
HFCs

SF6

PFCs

Disaggregation by species:
Production of Halocarbons/SF 6:
Consumption of Halocarbons/SF 6:
Potential/Actual emission ratio:

ActualPotential
0.0000

ActualPotential
0.0000

ActualPotential
0.0000

Reference to National Inventory Report
and/or national inventory web site:
CRF - Common Reporting Format.
LUCF - Land-Use Change and Forestry.
(1)

For each omission, give an explanation for the reasons on a separate page attached to the check list.

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FCCC/CP/1999/7
EnglishPage 80
II. GUIDELINES FOR THE PREPARATION OF NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONSBY PARTIES INCLUDED IN ANNEX I TO THE CONVENTIONPART II:UNFCCC REPORTING GUIDELINES ON NATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Objectives
1.

The objectives of these guidelines for preparing the national communication are:(a)
To assist Annex I Parties in meeting their commitments under Articles 4 and 12 of
the Convention;(b)
To promote the provision of consistent, transparent, comparable, accurate andcomplete information in order to enable a thorough review and assessment of the implementationof the Convention by the Parties, and to monitor the progress Annex I Parties are making towards
meeting the goals of the Convention; and(c)To assist the Conference of the Parties (COP) to carry out its responsibilities toreview the implementation of the Convention pursuant to Article 7.2(a) and the adequacy of thecommitments in Article 4.2(a) and (b) in accordance with Article 4.2(d).
B. Structure2.
The information identified in these guidelines shall be communicated by a Party in asingle document, 500 copies of which should be submitted to the COP through the secretariat,
and shall be in one of the official languages of the United Nations. Parties may include areference to a national focal point and/or web site where additional copies may be obtained. The
length of a national communication may be decided by the submitting Party but every effort shallbe made to avoid over-lengthy national communications, in order to reduce the paper burden andto facilitate the consideration process. Parties shall also provide an electronic version of theirnational communication to the secretariat.
3.
Annex I Parties should also submit to the secretariat, where relevant, a translation of theirnational communication into English.
4.
Parties should provide references to additional relevant background information in anannex to the national communication. Parties should also provide this information and otherrelevant background information to the secretariat on its request, preferably in English, oranother official language of the United Nations.

FCCC/CP/1999/7
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To facilitate transparency, comparability and consistency of national communications,
Parties shall structure their national communication following the outline contained in the annex
to these guidelines. To ensure completeness, no mandatory element shall be excluded. If
mandatory elements cannot be reported for any reason, Parties shall explain the omission or thereason for partial reporting in the section relating to that element.
6.
Where statistical data are provided they should be accompanied by a definition of terms,
unless they are obvious.
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
7.
A national communication shall include an executive summary that summarizes theinformation and data from the full document. The executive summary shall be of no morethan 15 pages.
III. NATIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES RELEVANT TO GREENHOUSE GASEMISSIONS AND REMOVALS
8.
Parties shall provide a description of their national circumstances, how national
circumstances affect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and removals, and how national
circumstances and changes in national circumstances affect greenhouse gas emissions andremovals over time. Parties should provide information about how their national circumstances
are relevant to factors affecting greenhouse gas emissions and removals, including disaggregatedindicators, to explain the relationship between national circumstances and emissions or removals.
Parties may provide whatever information best describes their own national circumstances andhistoric trends. However, to improve comparability of national communications, the following
headings are recommended:(a)Government structure: for example, roles and responsibilities of different levelsof government;(b)Population profile: for example, total population, density and distribution;(c)Geographic profile: for example, area, latitude, land-use and ecosystems;(d)Climate profile: for example, temperature distribution, annual temperature
variations, precipitation distribution, climate variability and extreme events;(e)
Economic profile: for example, gross domestic product (GDP), GDP per capita(expressed in domestic currency and purchasing parities), GDP by sector, international tradepatterns;

FCCC/CP/1999/7
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Energy (by fuel types where appropriate): for example, energy resource base,production, consumption, market structure, prices, taxes, subsidies, trade;(g)Transportation: for example, modes (passenger and freight), travel distances, fleet
characteristics;(h)Industry: for example, structure;(i)

Waste: for example, waste sources, management practices;(j)
Building stock and urban structure: for example, profile of residential andcommercial buildings;(k)

Agriculture: for example, structure, management practices;(l)

Forest: for example, types, management practices;(m)

Other circumstances.
Flexibility in accordance with Article 4.6 and 4.10

9.
Parties requesting flexibility or consideration, in accordance with Article 4.6 and 4.10 of
the Convention, shall state the type of special consideration they are seeking and provide a full
explanation of their circumstances.
IV. GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY INFORMATION
A. Summary tables
10.
Summary information from the national greenhouse gas inventory prepared according topart I of these guidelines shall be provided for the period from 1990 (or other base year) to thelast but one year prior to the year of submission of the national communication (e.g. inventory
information up to the year 1999 shall be provided in the third national communication to besubmitted by 30 November 2001). The information provided in the national communication
should be consistent with that provided in the annual inventory information submission of theyear in which the national communication is submitted, and any differences should be fully
explained.
11.
For the purpose of the national communication, complete inventory information need not
be provided. However, at a minimum, Parties shall report the summary, including carbon
dioxide (CO2) equivalent and emissions trend tables given in the common reporting format
contained in the above-mentioned guidelines. These tables may be provided as an annex, as partof the national communication rather than in the main text.

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B. Descriptive summary
12.
In the main text of the national communication, Parties should provide a descriptive
summary and should provide diagrams for the GHGs reported in the summary tables, inaccordance with paragraph 11 above. Parties should provide a description of the factors
underlying emission trends.
V. POLICIES AND MEASURES
A. Selection of policies and measures for the national communication
13.
In accordance with Article 12.2, Annex I Parties shall communicate information on
policies and measures adopted to implement commitments under Article 4.2(a) and (b). These
need not have the limitation and reduction of GHG emissions and removals as a primaryobjective.
14.
In reporting, Parties should give priority to policies and measures, or combinations ofpolicies and measures, which have the most significant impact in affecting GHG emissions andremovals and may also indicate those which are innovative and/or effectively replicable by otherParties. Parties may report on adopted policies and measures and those in the planning stage, butshould clearly distinguish these from implemented policies and measures throughout.1 The
national communication does not have to report every policy and measure which affects
GHG emissions.
15.
Policies and measures reported on should be those planned, adopted and/or implemented
by governments at national, state, provincial, regional and local level. Furthermore, policies andmeasures reported may also include those adopted in the context of regional or international
efforts. Policies and measures influencing international transport GHG emissions should bereported in the transport sector.
16.
Parties should report on action taken to implement commitments under Article 4.2(e)(ii)of the Convention, which requires that Parties identify and periodically update their own policies
and practices which encourage activities that lead to greater levels of anthropogenic
GHG emissions than would otherwise occur. Parties should also provide the rationale for suchactions in the context of their national communications.

1

Implemented policies and measures are those for which one or more of the following applies: (a) national
legislation is in force; (b) one or more voluntary agreements have been established; (c) financial resources havebeen allocated; (d) human resources have been mobilized. Adopted policies and measures are those for which an
official government decision has been made and there is a clear commitment to proceed with implementation.
Planned policies and measures are options under discussion and having a realistic chance of being adopted andimplemented in future.

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B. Structure of the policies and measures section of the national communication
17.
Parties shall organize the reporting of policies and measures by sectors, subdivided bygreenhouse gas (carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons,sulphur hexafluoride). To the extent appropriate, the following sectors should be considered:energy, transport, industry, agriculture, forestry and waste management. Each sector shall haveits own textual description of the principal policies and measures, as set out in section D below,
supplemented by table 1. Parties may include separate text and a table describing cross-sectoral
policies and measures.
18.
In cases where a policy or measure has been maintained over time and is thoroughly
described in the Party’s previous national communication, reference should be made to this andonly a brief description contained in the latest national communication, focusing on any
alterations to the policy or measure or effects achieved.
19.
Some information such as the effect of policies and measures may be presented inaggregate for several complementary measures in a particular sector or affecting a particular gas.
C. Policy-making process
20.
The national communication should describe the overall policy context, including any
national targets for greenhouse gas mitigation. Strategies for sustainable development or otherrelevant policy objectives may also be covered. Relevant inter-ministerial decision-making
processes or bodies may be noted.
21.
The national communication should provide a description of the way in which progresswith policies and measures to mitigate GHG emissions is monitored and evaluated over time.
Institutional arrangements for monitoring of GHG mitigation policy should also be reported inthis context.
D. Policies and measures and their effects
22.
The presentation of each policy and measure shall include information on each of thesubject headings listed below. The presentation should be concise and should include
information on the detail suggested after each subject heading:(a)Name and short description of the policy or measure;(b)
Objectives of the policy or measure. The description of the objectives should
focus on the key purposes and benefits of the policies and measures, including a description ofactivities and/or source and sink categories affected. Objectives should be described inquantitative terms, to the extent possible;

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The greenhouse gas or gases affected;(d)Type or types of policy or measure. Use, to the extent possible, the following
terms: economic, fiscal, voluntary/negotiated agreements, regulatory, information, education,
research, other;(e)Status of implementation. It should be noted whether the policy or measure is in
the planning stage or is adopted or whether it is under implementation. For adopted andimplemented measures, additional information may include the funds already provided, futurebudget allocated and the time-frame for implementation;(f)Implementing entity or entities. This should describe the role of national, state,provincial, regional and local government and the involvement of any other entities.
23.
In addition, the description of each policy and measure reported should include, as
appropriate, a quantitative estimate of the impacts of individual policies and measures orcollections of policies and measures. Such information includes estimated changes in activity
levels and/or emissions and removals due to adopted and implemented policies and measures
reported and a brief description of estimation methods. Information should be presented as an
estimate for a particular year such as 1995, 2000 and 2005, not for a period of years.
24.
Parties may also provide information under the headings below for each policy andmeasure reported:(a)Information about the costs of policies and measures. Such information should beaccompanied by a brief definition of the term ‘cost’ in this context;(b)
Information about non-GHG mitigation benefits of policies and measures. Suchbenefits may include, for example, reduced emissions of other pollutants or health benefits;(c)
How the policy or measure interacts with other policies and measures at thenational level. This may include a description of how policies complement each other in order toenhance overall greenhouse gas mitigation.
25.
Parties shall provide information on how they believe their policies and measures are
modifying longer-term trends in anthropogenic GHG emissions and removals consistent with theobjective of the Convention.
E. Policies and measures no longer in place
26.
When policies and measures listed in previous national communications are no longer inplace, Parties may explain why this is so.

Name of policy ormeasureb

Objective and/or
activity affected

GHG affected

Type of instrument

Statusc

Implementing
entity or entities

Estimate of mitigation impact, by gas(for a particular year, not cumulative,
in CO2 equivalent)d
1995

a
b
C

d

2000

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Table 1. Summary of policies and measures by sector a2005

Separate tables shall be completed for each sector, as set out in paragraph 17.
Parties should use an asterisk (*) to indicate that a measure is included in the ‘with measures’ projection.
To the extent possible, the following descriptive terms should be used: implemented, adopted, planned. Additional information may be provided on funding and therelevant time-scale.
Parties may add columns for additional years (for example 2010, 2015, etc.).

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VI. PROJECTIONS AND THE TOTAL EFFECT OF POLICIES AND MEASURES
A. Purpose
27.
The primary objective of the projections section of the national communication is to givean indication of future trends in GHG emissions and removals, given current national
circumstances and implemented and adopted policies and measures, and to give an indication of
the path of emissions and removals without such policies and measures.
B. Projections
28.
At a minimum, Parties shall report a ‘with measures’ projection, in accordance withparagraph 29 and may report ‘without measures’ and ‘with additional measures’ projections.
29.
A ‘with measures’ projection shall encompass currently implemented and adopted
policies and measures. If provided, a ‘with additional measures’ projection also encompasses
planned policies and measures. If provided, a ‘without measures’ projection excludes allpolicies and measures implemented, adopted or planned after the year chosen as the starting point
for this projection. In reporting, Parties may entitle their ‘without measures’ projection as a‘baseline’ or ‘reference’ projection, for example, if preferred, but should explain the nature ofthis projection.
30.
Parties may report sensitivity analysis for any of the projections, but should aim to limit
the number of scenarios presented.
C. Presentation of projections relative to actual data
31.
Emission projections shall be presented relative to actual inventory data for the preceding
years.
32.
For the ‘with measures’ and ‘with additional measures’ projections, the starting pointshould generally be the latest year for which inventory data are available in the national
communication. For the ‘without measures’ projection, the starting point may be 1995, orParties may provide a ‘without measures’ projection starting from an earlier year such as 1990 oranother base year, as appropriate.
33.
Parties may use ‘normalized’ data in making their projections. However, Parties shouldpresent their projections relative to unadjusted inventory data for the preceding years. In
addition, Parties may present their projections relative to adjusted inventory data. In this case,Parties shall explain the nature of the adjustments.

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D. Coverage and presentation
34.
Projections shall be presented on a sectoral basis, to the extent possible, using the same
sectoral categories used in the policies and measures section.
35.
Projections shall be presented on a gas-by-gas basis for the following greenhouse gases:
CO2, CH4, N2O, PFCs, HFCs and SF6 (treating PFCs and HFCs collectively in each case). Parties
may also provide projections of the indirect greenhouse gases carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides
and non-methane volatile organic compounds, as well as sulphur oxides. In addition, projections
shall be provided in an aggregated format for each sector as well as for a national total, using
global warming potential (GWP) values agreed upon by the Conference of the Parties.
36.
To ensure consistency with inventory reporting, emissions projections related to fuel soldto ships and aircraft engaged in international transport shall, to the extent possible, be reported
separately and not included in the totals.
37.
In view of the objective of the Convention and the intent to modify longer-term trends inemissions and removals, Parties should include projections on a quantitative basis for the years
2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020. Projections should be presented in a tabular format by sector andgas for each of these years, together with actual data for the period 1990 to 2000 or the latest year
available. For Parties using a base year different from 1990 for their inventories, in accordancewith Article 4.6 of the Convention, actual data for that year shall be given.
38.
Diagrams illustrating the information in paragraphs 34 to 37 should be presented showing
unadjusted inventory data and a ‘with measures’ projection, for the period 1990 (or another baseyear, as appropriate) to 2020. Additional diagrams may also be presented. Figure 1 illustrates
the presentation of a hypothetical Party’s projection for a single gas. It shows unadjusted
inventory data for the period 1990 to 2000. It shows ‘with measures’ and ‘with additional
measures’ scenarios starting from 2000, and a ‘without measures’ scenario starting from 1995.

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Figure 1: Hypothetical Party’s projection for emissions of one gas
E xp ected effects o f
im ple m ented m e asure s
A ctu al effects o f
im plem en te d m easu res

W ithou t m easu res

P rojections
A ctua le m issio ns

W ith m easure s

E xp ected effects o f
a dditiona l m easu res

1 990

19 95

200 0

20 05

20 10

201 5

W ith additiona lm ea sures

202 0

Y ea r

E. Assessment of aggregate effects of policies and measures
39.
The estimated and expected effects of individual policies are addressed in the policies andmeasures section of the national communication. In the projections section of the national
communication, Parties shall present the estimated and expected total effect of implemented andadopted policies and measures. Parties may also present the total expected effect of planned
policies and measures.
40.
Parties shall provide an estimate of the total effect of their policies and measures, inaccordance with the ‘with measures’ definition, compared to a situation without such policies
and measures. This effect shall be presented in terms of GHG emissions avoided or sequestered,by gas (on a CO2 equivalent basis), in 1995 and 2000, and should also be presented for 2005,
2010, 2015 and 2020 (not cumulative savings). This information may be presented in tabularformat.
41.
Parties may calculate the total effect of their measures by taking the difference between a‘with measures’ and ‘without measures’ projection. Alternatively, Parties may use anotherapproach, for example individually assessing the effect of each significant policy and measure,and aggregating the individual effects to arrive at a total. In either case, when reporting, it should
be clear from what year onward it is assumed that policies are implemented or not implemented
in making the calculations.

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F. Methodology
42.
When projecting greenhouse gas emissions and removals and estimating the total effects
of policies and measures on emissions and removals, Parties may use any models and/or
approaches they choose. Sufficient information should be reported in the national
communication to allow a reader to obtain a basic understanding of such models and/or
approaches.
43.

In the interests of transparency, for each model or approach used, Parties should briefly:(a)Explain for which gases and/or sectors the model or approach was used;(b)
Describe the type of model or approach used and its characteristics (for example,
top-down model, bottom-up model, accounting model, expert judgement);(c)Describe the original purpose the model or approach was designed for and, if
applicable, how it has been modified for climate change purposes;(d)Summarize the strengths and weaknesses of the model or approach used;(e)
Explain how the model or approach used accounts for any overlap or synergies
that may exist between different policies and measures.
44.

Parties should provide references for more detailed information related to (a) to (e) above.

45.
Parties should report the main differences in the assumptions, methods employed, andresults between projections in the current national communication and those in earlier national
communications.
46.
The sensitivity of the projections to underlying assumptions should be discussed
qualitatively and, where possible, quantitatively.
47.
To ensure transparency, Parties should report information about key underlying
assumptions and values of variables such as GDP growth, population growth, tax levels andinternational fuel prices, using table 2. This information should be limited to that which is notcovered under paragraph 48, i.e. it should not include sector-specific data.

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Table 2. Summary of key variables and assumptions in the projections analysis
Projected2

Historic
1990

1995

2000

2005

2010

2015

2020

Variable 1(e.g. GDP growth)
Variable 2(e.g. world oil prices
in US$/barrel)48.
To provide the reader with an understanding of emission trends in the years 1990 to 2020,
Parties shall present relevant information on factors and activities for each sector. This
information on factors and activities may be presented in tabular format.
VII. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND
ADAPTATION MEASURES
49.
A national communication shall include information on the expected impacts of climatechange and an outline of the action taken to implement Article 4.1(b) and (e) with regard toadaptation. Parties are encouraged to use the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) Technical Guidelines for Assessing Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations and theUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Handbook on Methods for Climate Change
Impacts Assessment and Adaptation Strategies. Parties may refer, inter alia, to integrated plansfor coastal zone management, water resources and agriculture. Parties may also report on
specific results of scientific research in the field of vulnerability assessment and adaptation.
VIII. FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY50.
In accordance with Article 12.3, Annex II Parties shall provide details of measures taken
to give effect to their commitments under Article 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5, as follows.
51.
Parties shall indicate what “new and additional” financial resources they have provided
pursuant to Article 4.3. Parties shall clarify how they have determined such resources as being“new and additional” in their national communications. In communicating this information,
Parties shall complete table 3.

2

Parties may indicate with an asterisk where the data are not an output but have been assumed as an input to theemission projections.

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52.
Parties shall provide detailed information on the assistance provided for the purpose of
assisting developing country Parties that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects ofclimate change in meeting the costs of adaptation to those adverse effects, in textual format andwith reference to table 5.
53.
Parties shall provide any information on any financial resources related to theimplementation of the Convention provided through bilateral, regional and other multilateralchannels. Parties should complete tables 4 and 5.
54.
Parties shall, when reporting details of measures related to the promotion, facilitation andfinancing of the transfer of, or access to, environmentally-sound technologies, clearly distinguishbetween activities undertaken by the public sector and those undertaken by the private sector. As
the ability of Parties to collect information on private sector activities is limited, Parties may
indicate, where feasible, in what way they have encouraged private sector activities, and how
these activities help meet the commitments of Parties under Article 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 of theConvention.
55.
Parties shall, where feasible, report activities related to technology transfer, including
success and failure stories, using table 6 below. Parties shall also report their activities forfinancing access by developing countries to "hard" or "soft" environmentally-soundtechnologies.3
56.
Parties shall report information, in textual format, on steps taken by governments topromote, facilitate and finance transfer of technology, and to support development andenhancement of endogenous capacities and technologies of developing countries.

3

The term "transfer of technology", as used here, encompasses practices and processes such as "soft"
technologies, for example, capacity-building, information networks, training and research, as well as "hard"
technologies, for example, equipment to control, reduce or prevent anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases inthe energy, transport, forestry, agriculture, and industry sectors, to enhance removals by sinks, and to facilitate
adaptation.

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Table 3. Financial contributions to the Global Environment Facility (GEF)4
Contribution5(millions of US dollars)
1997

1998

1999 *

Global Environment Facility* Parties can report on the year 2000 if data are available.

4

In filling out this table, Parties may wish to refer to contributions related to the implementation of theConvention.

5

Parties may indicate their overall contribution to the GEF over a multi-year period.

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Table 4. Financial contributions to multilateral institutions and programmes6

Contribution7(millions of US dollars)Institution or programme

1997

1998

1999 *

Multilateral institutions:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

World BankInternational Finance Corporation
African Development Bank
Asian Development Bank
European Bank for Reconstruction
and Development
6. Inter-American Development Bank
7. United Nations Development
Programme- specific programmes
8. United Nations Environment
Programme- specific programmes
9. UNFCCC- Supplementary Fund
10. Other
Multilateral scientific, technological andtraining programmes:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

* Parties can report on the year 2000 if data are available.

6

In filling out this table, Parties may wish to refer to contributions related to the implementation of theConvention.

7

Parties may indicate their overall contribution to multilateral institutions over a multi-year period.

Table 5. Bilateral and regional financial contributions related to the implementation of the Convention, 19978(millions of US dollars)
Mitigation
Recipientcountry/region

EnergyTransport

Forestry

Agriculture

Adaptation
Waste
management

Industry

Capacity-building

Coastal zone
management

Other vulnerability
assessments

1
2.
3.
4.
5
6
7
8.
9
10
11
12.
13.
14

Similar tables shall be completed for 1998, 1999 and, if the information is available, for 2000.

8

Parties may also wish to indicate separately their contribution to developing country Parties to enable the latter to comply with their obligations under
Article 12.1.

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Table 6. Description of selected projects or programmes that promoted practicablesteps to facilitate and/or finance the transfer of, or access to,environmentally-sound technologies
Project / programme title:
Purpose:Recipient country

SectorTotal funding

Description:

Indicate factors which led to project’s success:Technology transferred:

Impact on greenhouse gas emissions/sinks (optional):

Years in operation

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IX. RESEARCH AND SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION
57.
Pursuant to Articles 4.1(g) and (h), 5 and 12.1(b), Annex I Parties shall communicate
information on their actions relating to research and systematic observation.
58.
The national communication shall address both domestic and international activities (forexample, the World Climate Programme, the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme, theGlobal Climate Observing System, and the IPCC). They shall also reflect action taken to support
related capacity-building in developing countries.
59.
Parties shall provide summary information on global climate observing system activities
in accordance with paragraph 64 below. To guide reporting under section IX, parts A and C,
Parties should refer to the detailed guidance provided in the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on
global climate observing systems (contained herein, see pages 101-108).
60.
The national communication should report, in summary form, on action taken. For
example, the results of research studies or model runs or data analysis should not be included inthis section.
A. General policy on and funding of research and systematic observation
61.
Parties should provide information about general policy on and funding of research andsystematic observation.
62.
Parties should identify the opportunities for and barriers to free and open international
exchange of data and information and report on action taken to overcome barriers.
B. Research
63.
Parties should provide, inter alia, information on highlights, innovations and significant
efforts made with regard to:(a)

Climate process and climate system studies, including paleoclimate studies;(b)Modelling and prediction, including general circulation models;(c)Research on the impacts of climate change;(d)Socio-economic analysis, including analysis of both the impacts of climate change
and response options;(e)Research and development on mitigation and adaptation technologies.

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C. Systematic observation
64.
Parties should provide summary information on the current status of national plans,
programmes and support for ground- and space-based climate observing systems, including
long-term continuity of data, data quality control and availability, and exchange and archiving ofdata in the following areas:(a)Atmospheric climate observing systems, including those measuring atmosphericconstituents;(b)

Ocean climate observing systems;(c)Terrestrial climate observing systems;(d)Support for developing countries to establish and maintain observing systems, andrelated data and monitoring systems.
X. EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS
65.
In accordance with Articles 4.1(i), 6 and 12.1(b), Annex I Parties shall communicate
information on their actions relating to education, training and public awareness. In this section,
Parties should report, inter alia, on public information and education materials, resource orinformation centres, training programmes, and participation in international activities. Parties
may report the extent of public participation in the preparation or domestic review of the national
communication.
66.

The national communication may present information on such aspects as:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)

General policy toward education, training and public awareness;
Primary, secondary and higher education;
Public information campaigns;
Training programmes;
Resource or information centres;
Involvement of the public and non-governmental organizations;
Participation in international activities.
XI. UPDATING OF THE GUIDELINES

67.
These guidelines for national communications shall be reviewed and revised, as
appropriate, in accordance with decisions of the Conference of the Parties on this matter.

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Annex to the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on national communications
STRUCTURE OF THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION
I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

II. NATIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES RELEVANT TO GREENHOUSE GASEMISSIONS AND REMOVALS
Flexibility in accordance with Article 4.6 and 4.10

III. GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY INFORMATION
A. Summary tables (or as an annex to the national communication)
B. Descriptive summary

IV. POLICIES AND MEASURES
A. Policy-making process
B. Policies and measures and their effects
Table 1
C. Policies and measures no longer in place

V. PROJECTIONS AND THE TOTAL EFFECT OF POLICIES AND MEASURES
A. Projections
Diagrams
B. Assessment of aggregate effects of policies and measures
C. Methodology
Table 2

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VI. VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS AND
ADAPTATION MEASURES
A. Expected impacts of climate change
B. Vulnerability Assessment
C. Adaptation measures

VII. FINANCIAL RESOURCES AND TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY
A. Provision of ‘new and additional’ resources
B. Assistance to developing country Parties that are particularly vulnerable to climatechangeC. Provision of financial resources
D. Activities related to transfer of technology
Tables 3 - 6

VIII. RESEARCH AND SYSTEMATIC OBSERVATION
A. General policy on research and systematic observation
B. Research
C. Systematic observation

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III. UNFCCC REPORTING GUIDELINES ON GLOBAL
CLIMATE CHANGE OBSERVING SYSTEMS
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Objective
1.
The purpose of these guidelines for reporting on global climate observing systems forAnnex I and, as appropriate, non-Annex I Parties to the Convention, is to assist Parties inreporting their actions with regard to global climate observing systems, development ofobservational networks and, as appropriate, support for non-Annex I Parties to the Convention,
as defined in Articles 4.1(g) and (h), 5 and 12.1(b) of the Convention.
B. Structure2.
The information identified in these guidelines shall be communicated by the Party in asingle document and submitted to the Conference of the Parties through the secretariat, and shallbe in one of the official languages of the United Nations. Parties may include a reference to anational focal point and/or web site where additional copies may be obtained. The length of thereport may be decided by the submitting Party but every effort shall be made to avoid
over-lengthy reports. Parties also should provide an electronic version of their reports to thesecretariat.
II. REPORTING
A. General approach to systematic observation
3.
Parties shall describe the status of their national programme for systematic observation tomeet the needs for meteorological, atmospheric, oceanographic and terrestrial observations of theclimate system as identified by the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS)1 and its partner
programmes in line with Article 5 of the Convention. A list of the technical acronyms used inthese guidelines is given in appendix 1.

1

As agreed by the responsible agencies (World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Intergovernmental
Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) andInternational Council for Science (ICSU)), the GCOS is made up of the climate observing components of the World
Weather Watch (WWW), Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW), World Hydrological Cycle Observing System(WHYCOS), Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS), Global Terrestrial Observing System (GTOS), and relevant
observation systems established under the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and the International
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4.
In describing their national programme, Parties should, where relevant, report on thefollowing:(a)
Existing national plans and their availability, the time frame for theirimplementation and specific commitments to address GCOS requirements;2 Parties should also
list and describe the responsibilities of the ministries and agencies, including space agencies,
responsible for implementing the plans;(b)Parties may, if they so wish, provide additional information to that sought in
the guidelines, including maps of networks and participation in other relevant programmes, suchas the Integrated Global Observing Strategy (IGOS).
5.
Parties should describe the extent to which national data on systematic observations areexchanged with other Parties and provided to international data centres. Parties should describe
any barriers to the exchange of data or provision of data to international data centres. Parties
should, as necessary, describe any national policy or guidance relevant to the exchange of data
relevant to meeting the needs of the UNFCCC.
6.
Parties should describe actual and/or planned activities for capacity-building indeveloping countries related to collection, exchange and/or utilization of data to meet local,
regional and international needs.
7.
Parties should describe actual and/or planned actions since the publication of the previous
national communication to strengthen international and intergovernmental programmes related to
global climate observing systems.
8.
Where information required in these guidelines cannot be provided, Parties should reporton any difficulties encountered, needs that should be met to facilitate improved reporting, andsteps taken to improve availability of information.
B. Meteorological and atmospheric observation
9.
Parties shall, to the extent possible, describe their participation in GCOS, through theirprovision of meteorological and atmospheric observations including: the GCOS Surface Network

2

Plan for the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS), Version 1.0, May 1995 GCOS-14(WMO/TD-No. 681).

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should describe to what extent the observations correspond to the GCOS/GOOS/GTOS climate
monitoring principles (appendix 2) and relevant best practices.6
10.
In describing their national programmes, Parties should, where relevant, report on thefollowing: international data exchange; the provision of metadata to the World Data Centres;
and participation in, and support for, international quality control and archiving programmes.
11.

Parties should, in order to facilitate integration of national reports, complete table 1.

Table 1. Participation in the global atmospheric observing systems
GSN

GUAN GAW

Other*How many stations are the responsibility of the Party?
How many of those are operating now?
How many of those are operating to GCOS standards now?
How many are expected to be operating in 2005?
How many are providing data to international data centres now?

* Provide brief details

3

Initial selection of a GCOS Surface Network, February 1997. GCOS-34 (WMO/TD No. 799). See also
http://www.wmo.ch/web/gcos/gcoshome.html for details of GSN and GUAN requirements.
4

Report of the GCOS Atmospheric Observation Panel, second session. Tokyo, 1995. GCOS-17 (WMO/TD
No. 696) See also http://www.wmo.ch/web/gcos/gcoshome.html for details of GSN and GUAN documents.

5

GAW requirements are specified by the WMO Executive Council Panel of Experts on Environmental
Pollution and Atmospheric Chemistry and its best practices are guided by GAW Quality Assurance/Science Activity
Centres and calibration centres. See also http://www.wmo.ch/web/arep/gaw_home.html.

6

GSN and GUAN best practices are given in the WMO Manual on the Global Observing System,
sections 2.10.3.17 and 2.10.4.9 respectively.

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C. Oceanographic observations
12.
Parties shall, where relevant and to the extent possible, describe their participation in
GCOS and GOOS through their provision of oceanographic observations7 including, forexample, sea surface temperature, sea level, temperature and salinity profiles, energy and carbon
flux data. Parties should describe to what extent the observations correspond to the
GCOS/GOOS/GTOS climate monitoring principles (appendix 2) and other relevant bestpractices.
13.
In describing their national programmes, Parties should, where relevant, report on thefollowing: international data exchange; and their participation in, and support for, international
quality control and archiving programmes.
14.

Parties should, in order to facilitate integration of national reports, complete table 2.
Table 2. Participation in the global oceanographic observing systems

VOS

SOOP

TIDE
GAUGESSFC
DRIFTERS

SUB-SFC
FLOATS

MOORED
BUOYS

ASAPFor how many platforms is theParty responsible?
How many are providing
data to international data
centres?
How many are expected to be
operating in 2005?
Note: See appendix 1 for explanation of acronyms

7

The GOOS 1998. IOC1998,IOC, Paris. See also http://ioc.unesco.org/goos/act_pl.htm for details of ocean
observation requirements and for guidance on best practices.

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D. Terrestrial observations
15.
Parties should describe their participation in GCOS and GTOS programmes forterrestrial observations8 including the Global Terrestrial Network - Glaciers (GTN-G),9 Global
Terrestrial Network - Permafrost (GTN-P),10 and the Global Terrestrial Network - Carbon(FLUXNET),11 and other networks monitoring land-use, land cover, land-use change andforestry, fire distribution, CO2 flux, and snow and ice extent. Additionally, a general descriptionof programmes for hydrological systems should be given. Parties should describe to what extent
the observations correspond to the GCOS/GOOS/GTOS climate monitoring principles(appendix 2) and relevant best practices.
16.
In describing their national programmes, Parties should, where relevant, report on thefollowing: international data exchange; the provision of metadata for these networks; andparticipation in international quality control and archiving programmes, including hosting
international archiving and/or quality assurance and quality control centres.
17.

Parties should, in order to facilitate integration of national reports, complete table 3.

Table 3. Participation in the global terrestrial observing systems
GTN-P

GTN-G

FLUXNET

Other

How many sites are the responsibility of the Party?
How many of those are operating now?
How many are providing data to international data centresnow?
How many are expected to be operating in 2005?

8

GCOS/GTOS Plan for Terrestrial Climate-related Observations, version 2.0, June 1997. GWS-32 (WMO/TD.
No 796). See also http://www.wmo.ch/web/gcos/pub/topv2_1.html# contents for a general outline of terrestrial
observations requirements.
9

Report of GCOS/GTOS Terrestrial Observation Panel for Climate (TOPC). Birmingham, July 1999. See
http://www.geo.unizh.ch/wgms/ for guidance on GTN-G requirements and best practices.

10

See http://www.geography.uc.edu/~kenhinke/CALM/ for guidance on GTN-P requirements and bestpractices.
11

Report of GCOS/GTOS Terrestrial Observation Panel for Climate (TOPC). Birmingham, July 1999. See
http://www-eosdis.ornl.gov/FLUXNET/fluxnet.html for guidance on FLUXNET requirements and best practices.

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E. Space-based observing programmes12
18.
Parties should, where relevant, provide information on their participation in national andinternational space-based observing programmes or programmes using satellite data to derive
climate-related information.
19.
Parties should include the following information: summary description of space series,
missions, and/or instruments; mechanisms for access to data and products by international
programmes in relation to climate change; mechanisms for archiving, quality assurance andquality control; major domains of applications (atmosphere, ocean, terrestrial); and prospects forlong-term continuity, including expected overall lifetime of observational programme. Parties
should describe to what extent the observations correspond to the GCOS/GOOS/GTOS climate
monitoring principles (appendix 2) and relevant best practices.
20.
Where space activities are undertaken jointly with other Parties or multinational bodies,
Parties should either list participating Parties or should refer to the report of another Party inwhich the information can be found.
21.
Parties should include in their reports information on climate-related space activities inwhich the private sector is partly or wholly involved.

12

Refer to GCOS-15 (WMO/TD No 685). The GCOS Plan for Space-based Observations, Version 1.0, June
1995 (GCOS-15) is available at http://www.wmo.ch/web/gcos/publist2.html#plan while GCOS
space-based observations requirements can be found by specifying GCOS as the user in
http://sat.wmo.ch/stations/_asp_htx_idc/Requirementsearch.asp.

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Appendix I
DEFINITION OF ACRONYMS USED IN THE GUIDELINESASAPFLUXNET
GAW
GCOS
GOOS
GSN
GTN-G
GTN-P
GTOS
GUAN
ICSU
IGBP
IGOS
IOC
SFC Drifters
SOOP
Sub-SFCUNEP
UNESCOVOS
WCRP
WHYCOS
WMO
WWW

Automated Shipboard Aerological Programme
Global Terrestrial Network - Carbon
Global Atmosphere Watch of WMO
Global Climate Observing System
Global Ocean Observing System
GCOS Surface Network
Global Terrestrial Network - Glaciers
Global Terrestrial Network - Permafrost
Global Terrestrial Observation System
GCOS Upper Air Network
International Council for Science
International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme
Integrated Global Observing Strategy
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
Surface Drifters
Ship of Opportunity Programme
Sub-surface
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Volunteer Observing Ship
World Climate Research Programme
World Hydrological Cycle Observing System
World Meteorological Organization
World Weather Watch of WMO

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Appendix 2
GCOS/GOOS/GTOS CLIMATE MONITORING PRINCIPLES1
Effective monitoring systems for climate should adhere to the following principles:1.
The impact of new systems or changes to existing systems should be assessed prior to
implementation.
2.

A suitable period of overlap for new and old observing systems should be required.

3.
The results of calibration, validation, data homogeneity assessments and assessment ofalgorithm changes should be treated with the same data.
4.
A capability to routinely assess the quality and homogeneity, including high-resolution
data and related descriptive information of data on extreme events should be ensured.
5.
Consideration of environmental climate-monitoring products and assessments, such as
IPCC assessments, should be integrated into national, regional and global observing priorities.
6.

Uninterrupted station operations and observing systems should be maintained.

7.
A high priority should be given to additional observations in data-poor regions andregions sensitive to change.
8.
Long-term requirements should be specified to network designers, operators andinstrument engineers at the outset of new system design and implementation.
9.
The carefully planned conversion of research observing systems to long-term operations
should be promoted.
10.
Data management systems that facilitate access, use and interpretation should be included
as essential elements of climate monitoring systems.

1

GCOS-39 (WMO/TD-No.87) (UNEP/DEIA/MR.97-8) (GOOS-11) (GTOS-11) Report of the
GCOS/GOOS/GTOS Panel, Third session (Tokyo, Japan, 15-18 July, 1997).

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IV. UNFCCC GUIDELINES FOR THE TECHNICAL REVIEW OF GREENHOUSEGAS INVENTORIES FROM PARTIES INCLUDED IN ANNEX I TO THE
CONVENTION (GREENHOUSE GAS REVIEW GUIDELINES)
A. Objective
1.
The objective of these guidelines is to promote consistency in the review of annual
greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories of Annex I Parties and to establish a process for a thoroughand comprehensive technical assessment of inventories. This process, comprising a number ofstages, should increase Parties’ confidence in greenhouse gas inventories. Each stage of thetechnical review process considers different aspects of the inventories to varying extents, in sucha way that all of the purposes described below are achieved by the end of the process.
B. Purposes of the technical review of greenhouse gas inventories
2.

The purposes of the technical review of Annex I Parties’ greenhouse gas inventories are:(a)
To ensure that the Conference of the Parties (COP) has adequate information on
GHG inventories and GHG emission trends;(b)
To examine in a facilitative, open and transparent manner the quantitative andqualitative information submitted by Annex I Parties in accordance with the UNFCCC reporting
guidelines on annual inventories for consistency with those guidelines and to provide the COP
with a thorough technical assessment of the implementation of Annex I Parties’ commitments
under Articles 4.1(a) and 12.1(a) of the Convention;(c)
To gain experience relevant to the preparation of guidelines related to Articles 5, 7
and 8 of the Kyoto Protocol;(d)

To assist Annex I Parties in improving the quality of their GHG inventories.
C. General approach3.

The technical review process comprises three stages:(a)Initial check of annual inventories;(b)

Synthesis and assessment of annual inventories; and(c)Expert review of individual inventories (individual review).

4.
The stages of the technical review process complement each other so that, in general, foreach Party, a stage is concluded before the next one is undertaken.

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At all stages of the inventory review process, the secretariat will provide individual
Parties with the opportunity to clarify issues or provide additional information. The Parties will
also be sent drafts of their status report, the relevant country section of the synthesis andassessment report and their individual inventory report. Every effort will be made to reachagreement with the Party on the content of a report prior to its publication. In the case of a Party
and the expert team being unable to agree on an issue, the Party may provide explanatory text to
be included in a separate section of the report.
D. Initial check of annual inventories
6.
The purpose of the initial check conducted by the secretariat is to determine promptly
whether the information provided is complete and in the correct format to enable subsequent
review stages to occur, and to communicate this determination to Parties.
7.
The initial checks cover the national inventory submission and, in particular, the data
electronically submitted in the common reporting format.
8.

The initial checks will:(a)

Indicate the date of receipt by the secretariat;(b)
Identify if the submission was received in both hard-copy and electronic format
that permits the review to be conducted;(c)Determine whether the submission is complete and that information has been
provided in the correct format as called for in the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual
inventories;(d)9.

Identify any gaps in the data or documentation.

The assessment of completeness, according to 8 (c) above, will determine whether:(a)All sources, sinks and gases included in the 1996 IPCC Guidelines for National
Greenhouse Gas Inventories are reported and any gaps are explained;(b)

Methodologies are documented;(c)
Estimates for summary totals and individual source categories are provided inmass units and in CO2 equivalent using the IPCC 1995 global warming potential (GWP) values;(d)Total emissions estimates are provided for all required years (i.e. from the baseyear to the year of the current submission);

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Unadjusted emission estimates are reported;(f)
Estimates for CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion are reported using the
IPCC reference approach in addition to estimates derived using national methods;(g)
Estimates for hydrofluorocarbon, perfluorocarbon and sulphur hexafluoride
emissions are reported by individual chemical species;(h)Any recalculations are reported for the entire time series with transparent
documentation.
10.
The results of initial checks covering the elements listed in paragraph 8 above will be
published on the UNFCCC web site as a status report for each Annex I Party, mainly in a tabularformat, within four weeks of the date of receipt of the submission by the secretariat.
E. Synthesis and assessment of greenhouse gas inventories
11.
The purposes of the synthesis and assessment of Annex I Parties’ greenhouse gas
inventories are to facilitate the consideration of inventory data and other information acrossParties, and to identify issues for further consideration during the review of individual
inventories.
12.
The synthesis and assessment will cover the national inventory submission, any
additional information submitted by Annex I Parties and previous national inventory
submissions, where relevant.
13.
The synthesis and assessment will be conducted annually by the secretariat in two phases,
with the assistance of experts selected for the second phase.
14.
The results of this stage of the technical review will be published on the UNFCCC web
site as a synthesis and assessment report, divided into two sections and an addendum. The firstsection will provide information allowing comparisons across Annex I Parties and describe
common methodological issues. The second section will contain a preliminary analysis ofindividual Annex I Party inventories, in particular, to identify outstanding issues requiring
clarification during the individual review stage of the process. The addendum will contain tables
and graphs based on Annex I Party inventory data.
15.
The first section of the synthesis and assessment would compile and compare information
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approach;

Methodologies used in the preparation of the inventories;
Estimates of CO2 emissions from fuel combustion using the IPCC reference(d)Estimates of actual and potential emissions of hydrofluorocarbons,
perfluorocarbons and sulphur hexafluoride;(e)Inventory recalculations and consistency of time series;(f)

Any recurring problems with reporting.

16.
Section two of the synthesis and assessment would, for each individual inventory,
inter alia:(a)Compare emissions or removal estimates, activity data, implied emission factors
and any recalculations with data from previous submissions to identify, to the extent possible,
any irregularities or inconsistencies;(b)Compare activity data with relevant external authoritative sources, if feasible, andidentify any inconsistencies;(c)Examine whether any good practice, when adopted by the COP, is documented
and identify areas where it is not;(d)Based on the above activities, identify source or sink categories requiring further
consideration or clarification during the individual review stage;(e)
Assess the availability of documentation on national self-verification procedures
or independent review in the technical review process;(f)
Assess the consistency of information on methodologies and emission factors in
the common reporting format with related information in the national inventory report.
17.
The addendum will compile and tabulate aggregate information and trends concerning
greenhouse gas emissions by sources and removals by sinks for all gases and sources, and anyother inventory information.

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F. Review of individual greenhouse gas inventories
18.
The purpose of the review of individual greenhouse gas inventories is to provide for aperiodic detailed examination of the inventory estimates and procedures and methodologies usedin the preparation of inventories, and to communicate the results to Parties.
19.
Individual reviews will be carried out by teams of nominated experts, coordinated by thesecretariat. The individual review will cover the Annex I Party’s national inventory submission,
supplementary material submitted by the Party and, as appropriate, previous inventory
submissions. The expert team will consider the ‘paper trail’ of an inventory from the collectionof data to the reported emission estimate.
20.
During the trial period the following three operational approaches for the individual
review and their possible combinations, will be tested: sending inventory information to experts,
expert meetings in a single location and in-country visits of experts.
21.

The individual review would, inter alia:(a)Examine procedures and institutional arrangements for inventory development
and management;(b)Assess the extent to which issues and questions raised during previous review
stages have been addressed and resolved;(c)
Examine departures from the requirements of the IPCC 1996 Guidelines and the
UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual inventories;(d)Assess the extent to which the guidance on good practice is used, when adopted
by the COP, in particular noting the:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)

Selection and use of methodologies and assumptions;
Development and selection of emission factors;
Collection and selection of activity data;
Recalculations of previously submitted inventory data;
Reporting of methodologies used for estimating uncertainties; andInventory quality assurance and quality control procedures;(e)Examine data and the application of methodologies for source and sink categories
identified during the second phase of the synthesis and assessment;(f)

Examine record-keeping and documentation procedures;(g)

Identify areas for further improvement of the inventories; andFCCC/CP/1999/7
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Note possible ways in which to improve methodologies and reporting of inventory22.
The expert team will produce an individual inventory review report for publication inboth hard-copy and electronic format based, inter alia, on the results of the tasks listed inparagraph 21 above. The individual inventory review report, in general, should not exceed
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Annex
Decision 3/CP.5
Guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention, Part I: UNFCCC reporting
guidelines on annual inventories

The Conference of the Parties,
Recalling the relevant provisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change, in particular Article 4, Article 10.2 and Article 12,
Recalling its decision 3/CP.1 on preparation and submission of national communications
from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention, 4/CP.1 on methodological issues, 9/CP.2 oncommunications from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention: guidelines, schedule andprocess for consideration and 11/CP.4 on national communications from Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention,
Recognizing that anthropogenic emissions by sources and removals by sinks ofgreenhouse gases not controlled by the Montreal Protocol should be reported in a transparent,
consistent, comparable, complete and accurate way,
Noting that the revised guidelines for the preparation of national communications by
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention, annexed to decision 9/CP.2, need to be updated to
improve the transparency, consistency, comparability, completeness and accuracy of the reported
national greenhouse gas inventories and other information,
Noting the ongoing process of improvement in guidance to Parties on the reporting ofgreenhouse gases inventories, in particular the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change related to good practice in national inventory preparation, including managing
uncertainty,
1.
Adopts the guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention, Part I: UNFCCC reporting guidelines on annual
inventories;2.
Decides that Parties included in Annex I to the Convention should use these
UNFCCC guidelines on annual inventories for reporting inventories due by 15 April each year,
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3.
Invites Parties included in Annex I to the Convention to submit separately, by
1 July 2001, information to the secretariat on experiences with using these guidelines, inparticular the common reporting format, in the years 2000-2001;
4.
Requests the secretariat to prepare a report on the use of these guidelines, inparticular the common reporting format, taking into account, inter alia, experiences gained byParties in using the guidelines, and by the secretariat in processing the common reporting format,
and input from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, for consideration by theSubsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice at its fifteenth session in considering
possible revisions to these guidelines;
5.
Decides that revisions to these guidelines, particularly the common reporting
format, shall be considered by the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice at its
fifteenth session with a view to submitting a decision for adoption by the Conference of theParties at its seventh session.
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Decision 4/CP.5
Guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention, Part II: UNFCCC reporting
guidelines on national communications

The Conference of the Parties,
Recalling the relevant provisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change, in particular Articles 4, 6, 7.2, 9.2(b), 10.2, and 12 thereof,
Recalling its decisions 9/CP.2 and 11/CP.4 on national communications from Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention,
Having considered the relevant recommendations of the Subsidiary Body for Scientificand Technological Advice and of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation,
Noting that the revised guidelines for the preparation of national communications by
Parties included in Annex I to the Convention annexed to decision 9/CP.2 need to be updated to
improve the transparency, consistency, comparability, completeness and accuracy of theinformation reported,
1.
Adopts the guidelines for the preparation of national communications by Parties
included in Annex I to the Convention, Part II: UNFCCC reporting guidelines on national
communications;2.
Decides that Parties included in Annex I to the Convention (Annex I Parties)
should use Part II of the UNFCCC reporting guidelines for the preparation of their third national
communications due by 30 November 2001, in accordance with decision 11/CP.4;
3.
Requests Annex I Parties to provide a detailed report on their activities in relation
to systematic observation, in accordance with the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on global
climate observing systems adopted by decision 5/CP.5, in conjunction with their national
communications;
4.
Urges those Annex I Parties that have not submitted their first or second national
communications, including those that were included in Annex I by decision 4/CP.3, to do so as
soon as possible;

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5.
Urges Parties included in Annex II to the Convention to assist Annex I Parties
with economies in transition, through appropriate bilateral or multilateral channels, withtechnical aspects of the preparation of national communications.
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Decision 5/CP.5
Research and systematic observation

The Conference of the Parties,
Recalling Articles 4.1(g), 4.1(h) and 5 of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change,
Recalling also its decisions 8/CP.3, 2/CP.4, and 14/CP.4,
1.
Recognizes the need to identify the priority capacity-building needs related toparticipation in systematic observation;
2.
Invites the secretariat of the Global Climate Observing System, in consultation
with relevant regional and international bodies, including the Global Environment Facility, toorganize regional workshops on this issue;
3.

Urges Parties to actively support and participate in these regional workshops;

4.
Invites the secretariat of the Global Climate Observing System to continue toassist and facilitate the establishment of an appropriate intergovernmental process to identify thepriorities for action to improve global observing systems for climate and options for theirfinancial support;
5.
Requests the secretariat of the Global Climate Observing System to report on thismatter to the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice at its twelfth session;
6.
Urges Parties to address deficiencies in the climate observing networks andinvites them, in consultation with the secretariat of the Global Climate Observing System, tobring forward specific proposals for that purpose and to identify the capacity-building needs andfunding required in developing countries to enable them to collect, exchange and utilize data on acontinuing basis in pursuance of the Convention;
7.

Adopts the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on global climate observing systems;

8.
Invites all Parties to provide detailed reports on systematic observation inaccordance with these guidelines, for Parties included in Annex I to the Convention in
conjunction with their national communications, pursuant to decision 4/CP.5, and on a voluntarybasis for Parties not included in Annex I;

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9.
Invites the Convention secretariat, in conjunction with the secretariat of the
Global Climate Observing System, to develop a process for synthesizing and analysing theinformation submitted in accordance with the UNFCCC reporting guidelines on global climate
observing systems.
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Decision 6/CP.5
Guidelines for the technical review of greenhouse gas inventories
from Parties included in Annex I to the Convention

The Conference of the Parties,
Recalling the relevant provisions of the United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change, in particular Articles 4 and 7 thereof,
Recalling its decision 11/CP.4 on national communications from Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention,
Having considered the relevant recommendations of the Subsidiary Body for
Implementation,
Recognizing the need to enhance the in-depth review of greenhouse gas inventories,
1.
Adopts for a trial period covering inventory submissions due in 2000 and 2001 theguidelines for the technical review of greenhouse gas inventories from Parties included in
Annex I to the Convention;
2.
Requests the secretariat to conduct annual initial checks and an annual synthesis
and assessment of greenhouse gas inventories for all Parties included in Annex I to theConvention (Annex I Parties) beginning in 2000, in accordance with the above-mentioned
guidelines for the technical review;
3.
Requests the secretariat to conduct, during the trial period, individual reviews of
the greenhouse gas inventories for a limited number of Annex I Parties which have volunteered
to be reviewed, in accordance with the above-mentioned guidelines for the technical review;
4.
Requests the secretariat to use different approaches to individual reviews bycoordinating specifically:(a)
Five to seven desk reviews per year and two centralized reviews per year, eachcovering five to ten inventories, and(b)

Three or four in-country reviews per year;

5.
Requests the secretariat to produce a report on the technical reviews, assessing,inter alia, the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches, including human andFCCC/CP/1999/7
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financial resource requirements, for consideration by the Subsidiary Body for Implementation(SBI) as soon as practicable after the end of the trial period;
6.
Requests the SBI to evaluate, on the basis of the secretariat report, the experience
with the technical review, with a view to adopting revised guidelines for the technical review ofinventories at the eighth session of the Conference of the Parties;
7.
Invites Annex I Parties which are in a position to do so to volunteer to subject
their inventories to an individual review during the trial period and to designate a government
focal point for the coordination of the review;
8.
Urges Annex I Parties to facilitate the review of their inventories by responding to
the secretariat’s requests for additional information or comments in a timely manner;
9.
Encourages Parties to ensure that experts participating in the technical review ofinventories have adequate time and, as appropriate, financial support to participate in thereviews;
10.
Requests the secretariat to report to the SBI, at its thirteenth session, on progresswith the implementation of this decision;11.
in 2003.

Decides to initiate the individual review of inventories for all Annex I Parties

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