These resources from the NAP Global Network and links to other relevant sources provide background information and tools relevant to the NAP process.
Alignment to Advance Climate-Resilient Development
There is broad agreement that climate change represents a threat to sustainable development; consequently, development efforts must be resilient to the impacts of climate change and related disaster risks in order to be sustainable. This is the first in a series of briefs focusing on alignment of country efforts under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, […]
Frequently Asked Questions | South–South Peer Exchange Awards
The NAP Global Network’s South–South Peer Exchange Awards seek to foster exchange among peers from developing countries on key technical topics that are vital for effective national adaptation planning and implementation. Through these awards, participants of the NAP Global Network can: Host a peer exchange. Network participants from developing countries can seek and receive input on […]
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 […]
sNAPshot | Monitoring and Evaluation in the NAP Process: Opportunities, challenges and emerging solutions
This Overview Brief explores the topic of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. It focuses on key opportunities, challenges and lessons learned by developing countries in the design and implementation of M&E systems of adaptation, highlighting solutions to address those challenges. This sNAPshot is the first of a series exploring […]
sNAPshot | Strategic Communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
This sNAPshot policy brief introduces the topic of strategic communications to support National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes.
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 […]
A Framework for Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
This sNAPshot policy brief discusses gender equality in the context of the formulation and implementation of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
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.