International Meeting Discusses Oversight of Climate Action

The Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) will host the ClimateScanner Summit 2026 on November 5 and 6 at the headquarters of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) in Rio de Janeiro. Organized in partnership with BNDES and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the event will focus on the theme "From Data to Action."

The event will bring together representatives of Supreme Audit Institutions (SAIs), Brazilian courts of accounts, international organizations, and experts to discuss how the findings of ClimateScanner can inform audits, support improvements in public policies, and strengthen transparency in government action to address climate change.

Coordinated by the TCU, ClimateScanner enables the assessment of government climate action across three pillars: governance, public policies, and finance. Its common methodology makes it possible to consolidate information and identify shared challenges across countries. The results for 103 countries were presented at COP30 in 2025 and are available on the website.

Program

The program will feature discussions on the main findings of the global assessment and presentations of experiences from institutions already using the data in their audit activities. It will also include the launch of the "From Data to Action" guide, which provides guidance on turning assessments into audits, recommendations, and results monitoring.

One of the highlights will be the Painel ClimaBrasil, an initiative developed under the Rede Integrar that adapts the ClimateScanner methodology to assess climate action by state governments, the Federal District government, and the governments of Brazilian state capitals.

Developed through a joint effort by the courts of accounts, the Painel ClimaBrasil will feature a dedicated session for sharing experiences in applying the tool, with the participation of state and municipal audit institutions and partner organizations.

The initiative makes Brazil the only country with a multilevel assessment based on ClimateScanner, covering the federal, state, Federal District, and municipal levels. This approach makes it possible to identify challenges at different levels of government and support coordinated efforts to improve climate policies.

The meeting will also feature a presentation of ÉcoDados, the winning solution in the ClimatonBrasil 2026 hackathon. The WebGIS (Web Geographic Information System) platform organizes and provides context for the information in the Painel ClimaBrasil, making it possible to identify weaknesses in climate policies and guide public managers in developing action plans. Awards recognizing the initiatives will also be presented.

Summit participants will also discuss the future of ClimateScanner and the organization of new assessment cycles. With COP31 approaching, the meeting will help prepare the international audit community's participation in the conference and strengthen its contribution to the climate agenda.

Visit the ClimateScanner website to learn more about the tool.