Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Online Course on Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for National Adaptation Plan Processes
This free, self-paced course is now available.
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are essential to understanding whether national adaptation plan (NAP) processes work, how they work, and for whom, while offering insights to improve climate change adaptation actions. This course will equip climate change adaptation professionals with key methodologies, tools, and practical skills for implementing effective MEL systems for NAP processes. […]
Peer Learning Event: Developing and strengthening MEL systems in NAP processes
Ha Long, Viet Nam | September 10 to 12, 2024
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 […]
From Blueprint to Reality: Building the foundations for effective national adaptation plan processes with the new MEL Toolkit
Emilie Beauchamp (IISD/NAP GN) and Patrick Pringle (Tonkin + Taylor)
Designed for government teams responsible for leading their country’s NAP processes, the NAP Global Network and Adaptation Committee’s new Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes aims to put the principle of adaptive management at the heart of NAP processes, emphasizing how ongoing learning from MEL is integral to […]
How to Integrate Learning Into Climate Adaptation Policy Processes
Julie Dekens (IISD), Blane Harvey (McGill University), Andrea K. Gerlak (University of Arizona), and Tanya Heikkila (University of Colorado Denver)
View Report The effectiveness of climate change adaptation decision making largely depends on how well governments and other actors embed deliberate learning into the policy process. Indeed, research shows that learning does not happen automatically—it needs to be created and nurtured. In the new report Integrating Learning in the National Adaptation Plan Process, Julie Dekens […]
Assessment of Progress: To what extent have NAP processes contributed to the Global Goal on Adaptation?
At the UN Bonn Climate Change Conference (SB60) in June 2024, countries will initiate the assessment of the progress in formulating and implementing their NAPs.
At the 2024 UN Bonn Climate Change Conference, countries will initiate the assessment of the progress in the formulating and implementing their NAPs.
Are We Adapting? 10 lessons from countries tracking progress on their climate change adaptation efforts
By Patrick Guerdat, Policy Advisor, NAP Global Network, International Institute for Sustainable Development
How do we know if National Adaptation Plans (NAP) are making a dent in reducing vulnerability? NAP progress reports play a critical role in assessing a country’s climate change preparedness and advising on next steps. They consolidate the information gathered from monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities and encourage countries to continuously learn, adapt, and improve on their climate change adaptation efforts.
Renforcement de l’adaptation aux changements climatiques au Cameroun : la nécessité d’un système efficace de suivi, d’évaluation et d’apprentissage
Par Mesmin Tchindjang, enseignant et expert en adaptation aux changements climatiques
en prévision de la prochaine mise à jour du PNA, le Cameroun a entrepris une analyse technique avec le soutien du Réseau mondial de PNA en vue d’éclairer la création d’un système de suivi, d’évaluation et d’apprentissage d’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.
Somalia Moves Adaptation Strategies for its Livestock and Fisheries Sectors Forward
Vulnerability assessments and monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks were validated as part of the Somali NAP process
Livestock and fisheries sectors are pivotal in the Somali economy and food security. Somalia achieved an important milestone in its NAP process by validating a vulnerability assessment (VA) and a monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) framework for both sectors.
Kicking Off the Development of a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning System for Adaptation Action in Cameroon
An inception workshop was held in Mbalmayo to kick off the development of a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) for adaptation action in Cameroon.
Countries Learn from One Another about the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning of Adaptation
Representatives from seven African countries explored key challenges in establishing MEL systems and emerging solutions.
Representatives from Botswana, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Somalia explored key challenges in establishing Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems and emerging solutions in a NAP Global Network’s peer learning event.