Public MRV Website – Climate Transparency of Burundi
Last updated : September 20, 2025
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Presentation of service
This website is edited by Permanent Secretariat MRV Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock of Burundi. It is the public platform for climate transparency to inform citizens, institutions and the international community about Burundi's climate action.
1.2 Purpose
These General Terms and Conditions of Use (CGU) define the terms of access and use of the MRV public website and the rights and obligations of visitors.
1.3 Acceptance of EGUs
Visiting the site implies full acceptance of these CGUs. In case of disagreement, the visitor must immediately stop using the site.
2. DEFINITIONS
Site : means the public MRV website accessible to all for the consultation of Burundi's climate data.
Visitor : anyone who accesses the site to consult the available public information.
Responsible The permanent MRV Secretariat – Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, Bujumbura, Burundi.
Content : public information, climate data, reports, graphics and visualisations available on the site.
3. ACCESS TO THE SITE
3.1. Free and free access
Access to the site is completely free, free and open to all visitors without restriction or prior registration. No user account is required to view the available information.
3.2 Availability
The site is accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, subject to technical maintenance operations, which will be scheduled, as far as possible, outside the busy hours.
4. USE OF THE SITE
4.1 Purpose of site
The site allows you to:
- See public data on Burundi's greenhouse gas emissions
- View climate charts and dashboards
- Access national climate transparency reports
- Download available public documents
- Information on national climate policies
- Monitoring progress of mitigation and adaptation actions
4.2 Navigation and consultation
Visitors can:
- Browse freely on all pages of the site
- View and view all public data
- Download the documents made available
- Share links to site pages
- Print content for personal use
4.3 Visitor obligations
The visitor undertakes to:
- Use the site in accordance with its public information purpose
- Respecting intellectual property rights
- Do not affect the functioning of the site
- Do not attempt to access non-public parts of the system
- Identify the source when using public data
5. CONTENTS AND INFORMATION
5.1 Nature of information
The site presents exclusively public information relating to:
- National Greenhouse Gas Inventory
- Burundi's official climate data
- Climate transparency reports
- Mitigation policies and measures
- Climate change adaptation actions
- National communications to the UNFCCC
5.2. Updating data
The information is updated regularly according to official climate reporting schedules and Burundi's international obligations.
5.3 Accuracy of information
The Head shall endeavour to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the published information, but shall not guarantee the complete absence of errors. In the event of an error, the visitor is invited to report it.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND DATA USE
6.1 Data ownership
The climate data, reports and analyses presented are the property of the State of Burundi and the permanent MRV Secretariat.
6.2 Authorized use of public data
Visitors can use the site's public data to:
- Personal information and awareness raising
- Academic and scientific research
- Preparation of press articles or publications
- Education and training
- Studies and expertise
6.3 Conditions of use
Any use of the data shall:
- Mention source: « Source: MRV Public Site – Ministry of Environment, Burundi »
- Respect data integrity without deformation
- Indicate the date of consultation
- Respect non-commercial use for public distribution
6.4 Commercial use
Any commercial use of the data requires prior written authorization from the Data Controller.
7. NAVIGATION DATA
7.1 Automatic collection
The site automatically collects technical browsing data (IP address, browser type, pages consulted) for statistical and service improvement purposes.
7.2 Cookies
The site may use technical cookies necessary for the proper functioning and improvement of the browsing experience. No advertising tracking cookie is used.
7.3 Statistics
Attendance data are analyzed anonymously to improve service and understand user needs.
8. LIABILITY
8.1 Responsibility of the Head
The Responsible Officer undertakes to:
- Maintain site availability under normal conditions
- Safe navigation data
- Publish accurate and current information
- Meeting climate transparency standards
8.2 Limitations of liability
The Head shall not be responsible for:
- Temporary service interruptions due to maintenance or technical problems
- Interpretation or use of data by visitors
- Damage resulting from the use of the site
- Content of external sites to which the site could redirect
8.3 Visitor responsibility
The visitor uses the site under his/her own responsibility and must ensure that his/her equipment is appropriate and secure.
9. OUTER LINKS
The site may contain links to external sites (CCNCC, partner institutions, etc.). The Head is not responsible for the content of these external sites or their privacy policy.
10. AMENDMENTS TO THE GUU
The Responsible Authority reserves the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time. The changes will be published on this page with date update. Regular visitors are advised to consult this page periodically.
11. APPLICABLE LAW
These CGUs are subject to Burundian law. In the event of a dispute, the competent courts of Bujumbura will have sole jurisdiction, after an amicable settlement.
12. CONTACT
For any questions concerning the site or these GUCs:
Permanent Secretariat MRV Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock
Email: info.mineagrie@gmail.com
Tel: + 25722405099
Technical support: COSIT SARL – Technical Provider Email : contact@cosit-mali.com Phone : +223 20 23 13 80