UN Climate Change Executive Secretary, Simon Stiell, has raised concerns that 37 countries have yet to submit one or more mandatory Paris agreement reports under the transparency framework.
Speaking at the Global Transparency Forum in Songdo, Republic of Korea, on Wednesday, Stiell described the Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF) as “a vital enabling tool” for stronger climate action, not just technical reporting.
Transparency drives action
According to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the ETF helps governments attract investment, design more ambitious climate policies, and accelerate progress on clean energy.
So far, over 100 countries have submitted their first Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), which Stiell called a “smart investment” with social and economic benefits.
More than 10,000 experts from 140 developing nations have been trained on the ETF, with 1,200 certified reviewers and 1,400 officials now actively using its tools.
The first global synthesis of BTRs will be released ahead of COP30 in Brazil this November, providing an early snapshot of progress on mitigation, adaptation, and support.
Pakistan floods linked to climate change
Meanwhile, UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed sadness over the deadly floods in northern Pakistan, which have claimed more than 400 lives and affected 1.5 million people.
Severe monsoon rains, worsened by climate change, have damaged over 3,000 homes, 400 schools, and 40 health facilities. Hundreds of thousands remain in need of urgent aid.
Guterres commended Pakistani authorities for relocating over one million people in Punjab and conveyed condolences to victims’ families.
The UN’s Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released $600,000 from the Regional Humanitarian Pooled Fund, while discussions with the government continue on a broader response plan.
