Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Engaging the Private Sector in Vietnam’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process
By Huy Nguyen, Climate Change Specialist, Vietnam
Conducting interviews with private enterprises to identify the barriers in private sector participation in the NAP process.
Understanding and Moving Climate Adaptation Forward in Latin America
On September 30, 2020, the first Exchange of Experiences and Dialogue on the Preparation and Implementation of National Adaptation Plans of Latin American countries took place, where 22 representatives from eight Latin American countries participated to learn more from the climate change adaptation experiences of others. Daniel Morchain from IISD and María José Pacha from CDKN report back from the event.
Virtual Peer Learning Event | Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States
A platform for Pacific Small Island Developing States to share lessons on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of national adaptation.
Reliable Water Supply in an Unpredictable Climate
Interview with Daniel Morchain, IISD
An interview with Policy Advisor Daniel Morchain, IISD, on his work in preparing the installation of an early warning system that will help climate-proof Colombia’s water supply system.
Five Steps to Ensure Your Private Sector Engagement Is Gender Responsive
By Clare Church
As governments engage the private sector in their NAP process, they should take these necessary steps to ensure their efforts are gender responsive.
How COVID-19 Is Reinforcing the Need for Climate Adaptation in Vulnerable Countries
Insights from NAP Global Network Partner Countries
Both the impacts of—and recovery responses to—the COVID-19 pandemic can be linked to a country’s priorities for adapting to climate change. Recognizing this intersection, we reached out to our partner countries to better understand how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their plans to prepare for and adapt to the impacts of climate change, asking: Has […]
Botswana’s Pragmatic Approach to a Climate-Proof Economy
Sennye Masike PhD, Environmental Economist, CLIMsystems Ltd
Botswana’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) framework will contribute to the country’s climate change adaptation efforts by guiding the development of the NAP process and give direction to sectoral initiatives.
Making Adaptation More Effective in Nigeria: Nigeria’s NAP process
Yerima Tarfa (PhD), Director, Climate Change Department, Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja and Francis Adesina (PhD), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
The process of developing Nigeria’s National Adaptation Plan Framework has unveiled the challenges in Nigeria’s adaptation programming, particularly showing which issues need attention for a greater impact in the country.
Mainstreaming as a Means for Localizing and Implementing Adaptation Actions
By Kirtiman Awasthi, Somya Bhatt and Ashish Chaturvedi, GIZ India
This process of mainstreaming adaptation has the potential to improve the resilience of development outcomes, enhance community resilience to climate change impact, and safeguard investments.
Business-as-Unusual: Working with Ghana’s Private Sector on Climate Change Adaptation
Paolo Cozzi and Kouassigan Tovivo, Implementation Specialists, Climate Analytics Inc.
Creating more climate-resilient societies will also require action from businesses. We supported the government of Ghana in developing an innovative strategy for leveraging the private sector to ensure the success of its national adaptation planning.
Resilient Recovery: Using Climate Adaptation Plans to Build Back Better
Anne Hammill
Though focused on climate change, National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) offer important assessments of the risks a country faces and can be valuable in devising more comprehensive pandemic response strategies.
Les progrès réalisés dans l’avancement de processus de PNA qui répondent aux questions de genre : nos réponses à vos questions
Julie Dekens
Le 16 avril 2020, le Réseau mondial de PNA a organisé un webinaire sur Les progrès réalisés dans l’avancement de processus de PNA qui répondent aux questions de genre. Durant ce webinaire, vous avez été nombreux à nous envoyer vos questions. Cet article offre nos réponses à certaines d’entre elles. La première partie aborde les […]