Peer Learning Event: Developing and strengthening MEL systems in NAP processes 

The NAP Global Network and the Government of Vietnam co-organized a 3-day regional peer learning event for Asian-Pacific countries from September 10 to 12 in Ha Long City, Vietnam, on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems for national adaptation plan (NAP) processes.  

Representatives from Vietnam (host), Bhutan, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Tonga, and Timor Leste exchanged experiences about designing and implementing MEL systems for NAP processes and exploring opportunities to strengthen their effectiveness in driving evidence-based climate change adaptation. 

The workshop objectives were to

• develop a shared understanding of the conceptual framing of MEL for NAP processes; 
• foster learning about critical aspects, such as progress reporting, monitoring, and data governance of MEL systems for NAP processes; and 
• co-design a peer learning cohort to meet their needs for capacity building on MEL over the next 3 years. 

The presentations and photos from this forum are available below. Read our joint press release with the Government of Vietnam for more information. 

The NAP Global Network organized this peer learning event through funding from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development.

Introduction to MEL for NAP processes: Key concepts | Emilie Beauchamp, Lead on MEL, NAP Global Network/IISD

The Role of Enabling Factors in MEL for NAP Processes | Patrick Guerdat, Policy Advisor, NAP GN/IISD

Monitoring in NAP processes | Shafaq Masud, Policy Advisor, NAP GN/IISD

Viet Nam's M&E System for Adapting to Climate Change | Dr. Tran Thi Thanh Nga, Head of Adaptation Division, Department of Climate Change, Viet Nam

NAP Progress Reporting | Patrick Guerdat, Policy Advisor, NAP GN/IISD

Tonga's NAP Process and M&E | Gatton Tonga, JNAP Secretariat M&E Officer, Department of Climate Change, Tonga

The People’s Committee of Dong Rui Commune and the Department of Climate Change of Vietnam discussed the implementation of adaptation measures set on their NAP, such as planting mangroves alongside 2,800 hectares in Dong Rui town. Day 3 ended with each country identifying concrete next steps and sharing these actions with the group on a participatory timeline. 

• Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for National Adaptation Plan Processes
• Report: National Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for Climate Change Adaptation
• Report: Integrating Learning into the NAP Process
• Report: Reporting on Progress in National Adaptation Plan Processes
• sNAPshot: Zambia Takes an Inclusive Approach to Developing a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Framework for its National Adaptation Plan
• Briefing note: Viet Nam’s Approach to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of the National Adaptation Plan
• Publication: Albania’s National Adaptation Plan: First progress report
• Publication: Monitoring and Evaluation Framework for Fiji’s National Adaptation Plan Process