Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Taking Stock of Nature’s Role in National Adaptation Plans
Anika Terton, Jeffrey Qi, Nicole Jang
Nature is essential for building resilience to climate change. Many countries’ national adaptation plans (NAPs) have focused on nature to scale up actions for ecosystems to help people adapt—for example, by protecting wetlands and restoring mangroves to help withstand the impacts of floods. Given the importance of ecosystems across global environmental agendas and the […]
Peer Learning Strategy: Six insights from a decade of NAP Global Network’s South–South peer learning
Chi Pham and Christian Ledwell, NAP Global Network Secretariat (IISD)
In 2017, Victor Santillan, communications officer for Peru’s environment ministry, travelled to Castries for an exchange with Saint Lucia’s government peers as they developed their first-ever communications strategy for the national adaptation plan (NAP) process. Santillan joined a national workshop where the Saint Lucian government engaged journalists and communicators in dialogue on climate change adaptation. […]
Visualizing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning in National Adaptation Planning Processes
By Emilie Beauchamp, Lead, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for Adaptation to Climate Change, NAP Global Network, IISD
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are used to provide a structured approach to monitoring progress, evaluating results, and learning to ensure climate change adaptation strategies are effectively achieving their intended outcomes. This blog builds on what the NAP Global Network has learned about effective NAP processes to identify and explain the basics of a MEL system as part of NAP processes.
Four Ways to Link Climate Risk Assessments With the Evaluation of National Adaptation Plan Process
By Julie Dekens, Principal Researcher, NAP Global Network, IISD
Explore the four key avenues that countries should use to strengthen the links between their national Climate Risk Assessments and the evaluation of National Adaptation Plan processes.
Five Ways the Global Goal on Adaptation Can Help Build a Global Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning System for Adaptation by COP 28
By Emilie Beauchamp (International Institute for Sustainable Development) and Iga Józefiak (University of Geneva)
Designing MEL systems for adaptation by COP 28 will be a key issue to be discussed in the Global Goal on Adaptation talks at the 58th meeting of the UNFCCC’s Subsidiary Bodies in Bonn, Germany.
Lo que estamos aprendiendo sobre los procesos eficaces de los planes nacionales de adaptación
El nuevo gráfico refleja la evolución de nuestros conocimientos
With almost a decade of experience in supporting developing countries in advancing their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), the NAP Global Network updates the NAP Process Figure.
Ce que nous apprenons sur les processus de plans nationaux d’adaptation efficaces
Une nouvelle figure reflète notre comprehension évolutive
With almost a decade of experience in supporting developing countries in advancing their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), the NAP Global Network updates the NAP Process Figure.
Three Challenges in the Adaptation Process That Are Opportunities for Vertical Integration
By Mauricio Luna Rodríguez, Policy Advisor, Climate Change Adaptation Governance, NAP Global Network, IISD
While exploring three main challenges in the adaptation process, we consider how they can be turned into opportunities for vertical integration.
What We Are Learning about Effective National Adaptation Plan Processes
A new figure reflects our evolving understanding
With almost a decade of experience in supporting developing countries in advancing their National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), the NAP Global Network updates the NAP Process Figure.
Addressing the Climate Change Adaptation Gaps From the New IPCC Synthesis Report
Highlighting the critical role of the National Adaptation Plan process
Anne Hammill, Associate Vice-President, IISD, addresses the adaptation gaps from the latest IPCC Synthesis Report and highlights the critical role of the National Adaptation Plan.
Shaping Jamaica’s Adaptation Communication: Challenges and opportunities
By Leslie Walling and Anne-Teresa Birthwright, Climate Change Specialists
The development of Jamaica’s first AdCom commenced in July 2021 with the aim of documenting the barriers, gaps, and challenges while noting the priorities, experiences, good practices, and support needed for effective adaptation.
Ensuring Inclusivity and Equality in Adaptation Planning
The blueprint for any adaptation action must be developed with the people it aims to protect and benefit. This Q&A provides insights on how vertical integration efforts can assure this inclusivity and representation in national planning processes.