Assumptions & Evidence Validation Register

CITES Annual Report field "Permits issued and refused" (C) is partial for CITES reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division [to verify]

Source: Gap analysis: CITES Annual Report vs Data Trust

If wrong: Required for CITES CITES annual trade report. Due: unknown

CITES Annual Report field "Legislative and administrative measures" (B) is partial for CITES reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division [to verify]

Source: Gap analysis: CITES Annual Report vs Data Trust

If wrong: Required for CITES CITES annual trade report. Due: unknown

CITES Annual Report field "Annual trade in CITES-listed species" (A) is partial for CITES reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division records [to verify]

Source: Gap analysis: CITES Annual Report vs Data Trust

If wrong: Required for CITES CITES annual trade report. Due: unknown

Ramsar NR field "Wetland restoration and rehabilitation" (S4) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA; WRC

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Community engagement and traditional knowledge" (S4) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; district assemblies; community groups

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Wise use policies and practices" (S4) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA; MOFA; WRC

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Threats and pressures on Ramsar Sites" (S3) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA; site management committees

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Ecological character of Ramsar Sites" (S3) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; site management committees

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Ramsar Site designation status" (S2) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; Ramsar Secretariat

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Wetland inventory coverage and status" (S2) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA; Water Resources Commission (WRC)

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "National wetland policy and legislation" (S1) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA; Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR)

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Ramsar NR field "Ramsar Administrative Authority" (S1) is partial for Ramsar reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division

Source: Gap analysis: Ramsar NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2028-03-31

If wrong: Required for Ramsar Ramsar National Report ahead of COP. Due: 2028-03-31

Stockholm NR field "Effectiveness of measures and alternatives" (IV) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; research institutions; industry associations

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National report on measures taken to implement the Stockholm Convention. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "Regulatory and administrative measures" (III) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Parliament; Attorney-General Department

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National report on measures taken to implement the Stockholm Convention. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "Production, import, export and use of POPs" (II) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Ghana Standards Authority; chemical importers

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National report on measures taken to implement the Stockholm Convention. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "National implementation plan (NIP) status" (I) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; MESTI

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National report on measures taken to implement the Stockholm Convention. Due: 2027-12-31

CMS NR field "Conservation of habitats and sites" (III) is partial for CMS reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA

Source: Gap analysis: CMS NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for CMS National report on implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species. Due: 2027-12-31

CMS NR field "Threats and mitigation measures" (IV) is partial for CMS reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; EPA; research institutions

Source: Gap analysis: CMS NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for CMS National report on implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species. Due: 2027-12-31

CMS NR field "National focal point and coordinating mechanism" (I) is partial for CMS reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division

Source: Gap analysis: CMS NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for CMS National report on implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species. Due: 2027-12-31

CMS NR field "Status of Appendix I and II species" (II) is partial for CMS reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; research institutions

Source: Gap analysis: CMS NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for CMS National report on implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species. Due: 2027-12-31

CMS NR field "Legislative and policy framework" (V) is partial for CMS reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission — Wildlife Division; Parliament

Source: Gap analysis: CMS NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for CMS National report on implementation of the Convention on Migratory Species. Due: 2027-12-31

Minamata NR field "Measures taken and their effectiveness" (III) is partial for Minamata Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Minerals Commission; research institutions

Source: Gap analysis: Minamata NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Minamata Convention National report on mercury measures, emissions, and releases. Due: 2027-12-31

Minamata NR field "Anthropogenic mercury emissions and releases" (II) is partial for Minamata Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Minerals Commission; industrial facilities

Source: Gap analysis: Minamata NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Minamata Convention National report on mercury measures, emissions, and releases. Due: 2027-12-31

Minamata NR field "Status of NAP on artisanal and small-scale gold mining" (I) is partial for Minamata Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Minerals Commission; Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources

Source: Gap analysis: Minamata NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Minamata Convention National report on mercury measures, emissions, and releases. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "Effectiveness of measures and alternatives" (IV) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; research institutions; industry associations

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plan (NIP) for POPs — update and implementation report. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "Regulatory and administrative measures" (III) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Parliament; Attorney-General Department

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plan (NIP) for POPs — update and implementation report. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "Production, import, export and use of POPs" (II) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Ghana Standards Authority; chemical importers

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plan (NIP) for POPs — update and implementation report. Due: 2027-12-31

Stockholm NR field "National implementation plan (NIP) status" (I) is partial for Stockholm Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; MESTI

Source: Gap analysis: Stockholm NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2027-12-31

If wrong: Required for Stockholm Convention National Implementation Plan (NIP) for POPs — update and implementation report. Due: 2027-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Voluntary LDN target contributions" (P3) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Forestry Commission; UNCCD LDN Target Setting Programme

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "LDN target progress" (P3) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Forestry Commission; MOFA; satellite monitoring (NDVI, land cover)

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "LDN baseline and target setting" (P3) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Forestry Commission; UNCCD LDN Target Setting Programme

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Strengthen institutional and policy frameworks" (P2) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; NDPC; Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources (MLNR)

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Mobilize resources for implementation" (P2) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Ministry of Finance; EPA; development partners

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Mitigate and adapt to climate change through sustainable land management" (P2) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Forestry Commission; MOFA

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Improve land productivity and ecosystem services" (P2) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Forestry Commission; CSIR Soil Research Institute; GEE / satellite datasets

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Improve living conditions of affected populations" (P2) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: NDPC; Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA); Ghana Statistical Service (GSS)

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Population and socio-economic context" (P1) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Ghana Statistical Service (GSS); Bank of Ghana

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

PRAIS4 field "Land area and land cover classification" (P1) is partial for UNCCD reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission; EPA; FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment; WorldCover / GEE datasets

Source: Gap analysis: PRAIS4 vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNCCD UNCCD national report via PRAIS4 (strategic objectives + LDN progress). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Total national GHG emissions (excl. LULUCF)" (II.A) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA national GHG inventory; Energy Commission energy statistics

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "National adaptation priorities and strategies" (IV.A) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; National Development Planning Commission (NDPC); sector MDAs

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "LULUCF net emissions / removals" (II.C) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Forestry Commission forest inventory; FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment; EPA

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "National climate governance structure" (I.C) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; MESTI; National Development Planning Commission (NDPC)

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Geography and climate" (I.A) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Ghana Statistical Service (GSS); EPA climate data; Meteorological Agency

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Implementation of adaptation actions" (IV.B) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; NDPC; sector MDAs; district assemblies

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Climate risks and vulnerability assessment" (IV.C) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet); academic institutions

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) targets" (III.A) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; UNFCCC NDC registry

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "NDC progress and achievement" (III.B) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA NDC tracking system; sector MDA reports

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Technology development and transfer" (V.B) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology & Innovation (MESTI); EPA

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Capacity-building support" (V.C) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; MESTI; academic and training institutions

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Population and economy" (I.B) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) — Population and Housing Census; Bank of Ghana

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Financial support received and needed" (V.A) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: Ministry of Finance; EPA; development partner reports

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

UNFCCC BTR field "Mitigation policies and measures by sector" (III.C) is partial for UNFCCC reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; sector MDAs (Energy Commission, MOFA, FC, MLNR)

Source: Gap analysis: UNFCCC BTR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for UNFCCC Biennial Transparency Report (GHG inventory, NDC progress, adaptation, support). Due: 2026-12-31

Basel NR field "Waste generation and management framework" (I) is partial for Basel Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources; local authorities

Source: Gap analysis: Basel NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for Basel Convention National report on hazardous waste generation, transboundary movements, and disposal. Due: 2026-12-31

Basel NR field "National disposal and recovery capacity" (III) is partial for Basel Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; private waste management operators

Source: Gap analysis: Basel NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for Basel Convention National report on hazardous waste generation, transboundary movements, and disposal. Due: 2026-12-31

Basel NR field "Export and import of hazardous wastes" (II) is partial for Basel Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Customs Division (GRA); waste management companies

Source: Gap analysis: Basel NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for Basel Convention National report on hazardous waste generation, transboundary movements, and disposal. Due: 2026-12-31

Rotterdam NR field "Import responses for chemicals in Annex III" (III) is partial for Rotterdam Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Customs Division (GRA)

Source: Gap analysis: Rotterdam NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for Rotterdam Convention National report on implementation of the Rotterdam Convention. Due: 2026-12-31

Rotterdam NR field "Notifications of final regulatory actions" (II) is partial for Rotterdam Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA; Ghana Standards Authority; Food and Drugs Authority

Source: Gap analysis: Rotterdam NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for Rotterdam Convention National report on implementation of the Rotterdam Convention. Due: 2026-12-31

Rotterdam NR field "DNA contact and institutional arrangements" (I) is partial for Rotterdam Convention reporting. File held but not extracted. Source: EPA

Source: Gap analysis: Rotterdam NR vs Data Trust · re-check by 2026-12-31

If wrong: Required for Rotterdam Convention National report on implementation of the Rotterdam Convention. Due: 2026-12-31