These resources from the NAP Global Network and links to other relevant sources provide background information and tools relevant to the NAP process.
Frequently Asked Questions | Country Support Hub
The NAP Global Network’s activities are demand-driven and we strive to respond flexibly to support participants in addressing emerging NAP process-related challenges and opportunities. Through our Country Support Hub, Network participants in developing countries can request free expert advice and/or short-term, targeted in-country technical support on specific issues that will help them to maintain momentum […]
Financing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: Contributing to the achievement of nationally determined contribution (NDC) adaptation goals
This guidance note aims to assist countries with determining how to secure the financing for their National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. Financing is needed throughout the entire NAP process to enable its potential to be reached—from its initiation to the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of prioritized adaptation actions. This guidance presents the range of potential […]
sNAPshot | Getting Started on Vertical Integration: Linking national and sub-national adaptation planning processes
This Overview Brief introduces the topic of vertical integration, the process of linking national and sub-national adaptation planning through the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. A number of separate sNAPshot briefs will provide further detail on approaches specific countries have taken to vertical integration in NAPs. The following sNAPshot country briefs provide further detail on approaches individual […]
Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation
This guidance note aims to strengthen vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, presenting a flexible approach to link national and sub-national adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
sNAPshot | Domestic Public Finance for Implementation of NAPs
The NAP Global Network’s Targeted Topics Forum on Financing NAPs: Options for Implementation explored the wide range of financing sources and mechanisms that can be used to support the implementation of NAPs. This Overview Brief introduces the topic of using domestic public finance for the implementation of NAP processes. The following sNAPshot country briefs provide further detail […]
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Assemblies
One of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network’s objectives is to improve coordination of bilateral support with in-country actors involved in national adaptation planning and implementation. NAP Assemblies provide an opportunity to build awareness and broad-based support for the NAP process, including ongoing adaptation planning and activities in a given country, and support being provided by development partners. Find out more about […]
What does the Network offer bilateral donors?
Learn about what the NAP Global Network offers to bilateral donors who participate in it, as well as its niche, objectives and activities.
Developing National Adaptation Monitoring and Evaluation Systems: A Guidebook
This guidebook is intended for decision makers and technical advisors involved in the development of national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation, particularly in developing and middle-income countries. Its objective is to guide decision making regarding the purpose, design, operationalization, and use of results of an appropriate system for national M&E of adaptation. Given […]
sNAPshot | Initiating sector integration of adaptation considerations
This Overview Brief introduces the topic of sector integration and different ways to initiate it in the NAP process.
Overview Brochure: Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development
Learn about the NAP Global Network’s niche, objectives and activities in this two-page brochure.
Technical guidelines for the national adaptation plan process
Developed by the Least Developed Countries Experts Group (LEG) at the request of the COP, the Technical guidelines for the national adaptation plan process provide comprehensive guidance on the NAP process and each of its elements.