Long-Term Low Emission Development Strategies (LT-LEDS) are crucial frameworks that guide countries in aligning their developmental goals with the Paris Agreement's objective to limit global warming to well below 2°C. These strategies provide a roadmap for transitioning national economies towards sustainable, low-carbon models by mid-century, integrating climate action with economic and social planning. By doing so, LT-LEDS enhance investor confidence, promote technological innovation, and ensure that both current and future generations benefit from sustainable development, increased climate resilience, and reduced emissions. 

Recognizing the challenges in developing LT-LEDS—stemming from their voluntary nature, limited guidance, and a lack of examples from developing countries—this guide serves as an essential resource. It provides practical and concise, step-by-step guidance on designing LT-LEDS, which are crucial for mitigating and adapting to climate change while aligning with development objectives. The guide encapsulates key lessons from early experiences and showcases prominent examples from developing countries. It is designed to assist both newcomers initiating LT-LEDS and those with established strategies, acknowledging the diversity in government capacity, economic contexts, and political dynamics.

In the context of global climate change policy and actions, transparency equals trust. This report examines how developing countries are establishing this trust by sharing their successes, challenges, and lessons learned. 

Building on the valuable results of the UNFCCC's Consultative Group of Experts of the Subsidiary Body for Implementation, this report highlights the best practices and support needs of 24 countries out of 126 where UNDP-managed projects are addressing enhanced transparency activities in Africa, Asia & Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. The report presents actions within the ETF themes of GHG inventory, mitigation progress, adaptation progress, support needed & received, and cross-cutting issues, making it easy to follow these leading activities and future needs.  

The report can serve as a useful guide to identify opportunities for South-to-South knowledge sharing and collaboration to address the Enhanced Transparency Framework. It highlights more than 200 activities related to the ETF that countries have experience in addressing. It also provides detailed information on 23 specific solutions used by countries to tackle a key challenge they faced. Lastly, development partners can use this report to identify areas where targeted ETF support is needed. It identifies over 60 common areas where future support is necessary to enhance transparency.