In line with the Enhanced Transparency Framework established by the Paris Agreement, Malta has submitted its first Biennial Transparency Report to the UNFCCC Secretariat. This report may be accessed at the UNFCCC page for the first Biennial Transparency Reports submissions. The first Biennial Transparency Report of Malta was prepared by the Climate Action Authority on behalf of the Ministry for Environment, Energy and Public Cleanliness (MEEC).

What are Biennial Transparency Reports?

Under the Enhanced Transparency Framework, Parties to the Agreement are required to submit biennial transparency reports (BTRs) every two years. The first BTR was due by the 31^st of December 2024. BTRs provide country-specific information on the implementation of the Paris Agreement and are compiled according to the modalities, procedures and guidelines (MPGs) for the Enhanced Transparency Framework.

What is included in the first Biennial Transparency Report of Malta?

The first BTR of Malta, as a developed country Party, includes the following core elements of reporting:

• information on the national inventory report,
• information necessary to track progress,
• information on climate change impacts and adaptation and
• information on support provided and mobilised.

The BTR contains textual information and data in common tabular format (CTF).

The first BTR of Malta presents data on Malta’s emissions trends from all the sectors in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) guidelines and the MPGs. This report also shows that these different sectors contribute to different extents to national efforts to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.

As a Member State of the European Union (EU), Malta contributes to the implementation of the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement of the EU. Overall, the climate policy framework of the EU is designed to guide Member States towards achieving the ambitious 2030 and 2050 climate targets with continuous monitoring and opportunities for adjustment to ensure that progress is on track. The EU aims to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. This will enable the EU to become climate-neutral by 2050.

On the national front, the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) of Malta outlines a pathway to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. Moreover, Malta has launched the development of an economic vision for 2050 (Vision Malta 2050), which is a key element in achieving climate neutrality and securing a sustainable future for Malta.

Malta has actively contributed to global climate change efforts. The primary contributions of Malta focus on providing financial aid and capacity-building support to developing countries, helping them enhance resilience to climate change and transition to sustainable development.

Contact us: If you require more information on the first Biennial transparency Report of Malta, please contact us at info.caa@climateaction.gov.mt