What It Looks Like to Integrate Effective Learning Into National Adaptation Plan Processes

Julie Dekens (International Institute for Sustainable Development) and Blane Harvey (McGill University)

Adapting to the impacts of climate change demands significant shifts in attitudes, behaviours, and practices, both among those directly affected and among policy and decision-makers. For instance, farmers may need to transition away from cultivating crops that are highly sensitive to climate hazards. At the same time, policy-makers must systematically integrate climate change adaptation considerations […]

Asia-Pacific countries meet in Thailand to enhance tracking progress and learning for effective climate change adaptation

Bangkok, Thailand, September 29 – From September 29 to 30, the Government of Thailand is hosting a regional dialogue for seven Asia-Pacific countries on climate change adaptation and the importance of continuous tracking, assessment, and learning activities to strengthen climate resilience against their unique vulnerabilities and risks.  On the sidelines of the 9th Asia-Pacific Adaptation […]

Marshall Islands Youth Engage on Climate Change Adaptation

Marshallese youth gathered for the Climate Adaptation Arts Seminar (CAAS) 2025 using art, culture, and education to strengthen awareness and action on climate change adaptation.

The Republic of the Marshall Islands’ non-governmental organization Jo-Jikum hosted the Climate Adaptation Arts Seminar (CAAS) 2025, engaging more than 50 youth to raise awareness on climate change impacts and adaptation and connect with their heritage. The 2025 CAAS was held between July 28 and August 8 and focused on the Marshall Islands’ National Adaptation […]

Adaptation Decision-Makers and Civil Society Leaders Meet in a Global Forum to Discuss Participatory Approaches Toward an Effective Response to Climate Change Impacts

Windhoek, Namibia, August 19, 2025 – From August 19 to 21, the Republic of Namibia is hosting representatives of governments and civil society organizations from around the world for a dialogue on climate change adaptation and the importance of civil society participation in adaptation decision making.  Participants from over 10 countries across Africa and Latin America […]

Country Representatives and Funders Team Up to Accelerate Adaptation Finance Across Southern and Eastern Africa

In an effort to strengthen climate resilience across the region, the Government of Zambia, NAP Global Network, and UNDP co-hosted an Adaptation Investment Matchmaking Symposium on Monday in Lusaka, Zambia, on the sidelines of NAP Expo.

In an effort to strengthen climate resilience across the region, the Government of Zambia, NAP Global Network, and UNDP co-hosted an Adaptation Investment Matchmaking Symposium on Monday in Lusaka, Zambia, on the sidelines of NAP Expo.

Save the Children and NAP Global Network Partner to Boost Education in Adaptation Planning 

New partnership between Save the Children and the NAP Global Network to support developing countries on strengthening the education sector in national adaptation plan (NAP) processes.

Save the Children and the NAP Global Network are partnering to provide support to developing countries on strengthening the engagement of the education sector in national adaptation plan (NAP) processes.  With funding from the Global Partnership for Education’s Climate Smart Education Systems Initiative, Save the Children has seconded an education specialist for a minimum of […]

Implementing National Adaptation Plans through Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Tourism in Coastal and Marine Areas

Panama City, Panama | May 19-21, 2025​

Español From May 19 to 21, the Government of Panama hosted representatives from Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic in Panama City for peer learning on nature-based solutions (NbS) in adaptation planning in the tourism sector, with a focus on coastal and marine areas. In this peer learning exchange workshop, participants shared good practices, lessons, […]

Implementación de los PNA a través de Soluciones basadas en la Naturaleza para un Turismo Sostenible en Áreas Costeras y Marinas​

Ciudad de Panamá, Panamá | 19-21 de mayo de 2025​

English   Panamá fue sede anfitriona de un intercambio de tres días como parte del Grupo de Aprendizaje entre Pares sobre la implementación de los planes nacionales de adaptación (PNA) a través de soluciones basadas en la naturaleza (SbN) para el turismo sostenible en áreas costeras y marinas, del 19 al 21 de mayo de […]