At COP 21 last year, the NAP Global Network launched the sNAPshot policy brief series to share the lessons emerging from our activities.

The sNAPshot briefs are based on the experiences shared by the Network’s participants. This first series looks at a spectrum of approaches for how countries are integrating adaptation considerations into sector planning, which we saw emerging in discussions at our first Targeted Topics Forum in July 2015.

An overview brief (also available in French, Spanish and Portuguese) introduces the topic of sector integration and different ways to initiate it in the NAP process.

The following sNAPshot country briefs provide further detail on approaches individual countries have taken to initiating the sector integration process:

• Jamaica
• Philippines
• Grenada

Please use the interactive graphic below to navigate the spectrum of country examples.

Figure Spectrum of approaches to initiating sectoral integration

Sector Driven

Sectors have already taken steps to address adaptation considerations in sectoral planning and policy-making. Initiating integration involves coordination of sectoral initiatives to help define national adaptation priorities.

Hybrid

Adaptation is simultaneously considered at the national level and in sector-specific planning. Inititating integration requires coordination of national and sectoral initiatives to ensure coherence and cohesion in the policy community.

Nationally Driven

A climate change focal agency identifies national adaptation priorities. Initiating integration requires uptake within sector-specific strategies and action plans with coordination by the national climate change focal point.

Source: Price-Kelly & Hammill, 2015. High-level political support & political integration in NAP processes: Targeted Topics Report I.

Any opinions stated in this blog post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the policies or opinions of the NAP Global Network, its funders, or Network participants.