Introduction to the ICAT Assessment Guides – Assessing the Impacts of Climate Policies and Actions

This guide is part of a series developed by the Initiative for Climate Action Transparency (ICAT) to help countries assess the impacts of policies and actions. “Impacts” refers to changes that result from a policy or action. Paris Agreement sets out an enhanced transparency framework for countries, to build mutual trust and confidence, and promote effective implementation. The Paris Agreement requires countries to prepare nationally determined contributions (NDCs) and successively raise their ambition towards achieving the objectives of the Agreement. ICAT integrates methodological guidance, capacity-building and knowledge sharing to strengthen the transparency and effectiveness of climate policies.