2:00–3:45 PM (GMT+9) Tokyo, Japan; 11:00 AM–12:45 PM (GMT+6) Dhaka, Bangladesh; 6:00–7:45 AM (GMT+1) London, United Kingdom
AGENDA
In its role as the incoming COP26 Presidency, the UK is committed to better understanding the capacity building challenges faced by developing countries, particularly those most vulnerable to climate impact, and to providing opportunities to share positive experiences and lessons learned across the Asia-Pacific Region.
This session will continue a series of COP26 Catalyst for Climate Action Assemblies designed to hear countries’ views on opportunities and challenges—as well as build capacities and understanding among developing country actors—on preparing an Adaptation Communication (AdCom) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
The AdCom was established by Article 7 of the Paris Agreement as a flexible, country driven reporting instrument. It can serve multiple purposes, including to increase the visibility and profile of adaptation and balance it with mitigation; to strengthen adaptation action and support for developing countries; to provide input to the first Global Stocktake of progress toward the Paris Agreement’s goals; and to enhance learning and understanding ofadaptation needs and actions.
Though voluntary, developing an AdCom in 2021 is a strategic opportunity for countries to distil, synthesize and report progress on adaptation as well as articulate their future needs and priorities.
As many countries are preparing their first AdCom, this session will be an opportunity for South-South peer learning and exchange to compare approaches and share common questions. It will also explore how countries are leveraging existing adaptation planning processes (including through National Adaptation Plans, Nationally Determined Contributions, and National Communications) to reduce reporting burdens and deliver well-coordinated national approaches to adaptation.