Capacity Assessment Tool for Climate Action Transparency (CAT4CAT)

Following last week’s post on CAT4GJO (Capacity Assessment Tool for Gender-Just Organizational Strengthening), I explored another valuable resource that supports climate action transparency: the Capacity Assessment Tool for Climate Action Transparency (CAT4CAT), published in 2019 by the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT).
 
The CAT4CAT Facilitators’ Guidance Document provides a practical framework for assessing stakeholder capacities within national adaptation MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) systems. It offers clear guidelines and tools to analyze results and develop capacity-building strategies that enhance transparency, adaptation, and resilience.
 
Although this CAT4CAT tool was developed for Bangladesh, its framework could serve as a valuable reference for designing a tailored assessment to meet the specific needs of other countries. Consulting local stakeholders and experts would be essential to adapt the tool appropriately.
 
Given Myanmar’s high vulnerability to natural disasters, stemming from fragile systems and geographic exposure, I hope to see more climate projects focused on disaster risk management and strengthening resilience across the country.
 
Link to the document: https://climateactiontransparency.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/D5_Bangladesh-Capacity-Needs-Assessment-Tool.pdf
 


Hnin Ei Lwin
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