Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
NAP Global Network at COP 25: Overview
Experts from the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network Secretariat participated the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) alongside governments, researchers, private sector actors and members of civil society to discuss advancing national adaptation planning and action.
New Toolkit for Gender-Responsive Adaptation Planning Launched at COP 25
On Gender Day, the NAP Global Network, in partnership with the UNFCCC Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) and Adaptation Committee (AC), launched a new toolkit to support country efforts in pursuing a gender-responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
Stories of Progress in NAP Processes in 2019
National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes are the foundation for effective adaptation action. The UN reports that 120 developing countries have now launched NAP processes. This article collects stories from 12 countries that—led by national governments—reached milestones in their NAP processes in 2019 as part of the global effort to build resilience in a changing climate.
Ghana, Nigeria and Botswana Share Lessons on National Visions for Adaptation at COP 25
Adaptation experts from the governments of Ghana, Nigeria and Botswana shared their national visions for adaptation action a COP 25 side event organized by the NAP Global Network at the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Partnership pavilion. The event highlighted the three countries’ experiences with developing their NAP frameworks, focusing on how these documents have advanced […]
NAP Global Network at COP 25: Enhancing Engagement of the Private Sector in Adaptation Planning and Implementation
Presented by the Secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
This event provided an update on the Adaptation Committee’s work and discussed advances in private sector engagement. The event also presented and gathered feedback on a toolkit under preparation, which will enable policymakers to more effectively engage the private sector, especially in the process of formulating and implementing national adaptation plans (NAPs). Emerson Resende, Green […]
NAP Global Network at COP 25: How NAP Processes Can Be Leveraged for Implementation of the Paris Agreement
Presented by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Government of Grenada
This event focused on ways in which the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process can be leveraged for meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement, highlighting some developing country experiences. Anne Hammill, Senior Director Resilience Programme, IISD, moderated the event. She presented the NAP Global Network, aimed at enhancing national adaptation planning and action in developing […]
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process: Frequently Asked Questions
Basics | History | The NAP process itself | Guidance | Key issues | NAPs and the Paris Agreement | Summary The impacts of climate change are happening today and will continue to be felt over this century and beyond. Responding effectively to climate change requires urgently cutting our emissions as well as adapting to its impacts. […]
Business Executives Meet in Hanoi to Discuss Private Sector Engagement in NAP Processes
CEOs, directors and senior executives from some of Vietnam’s major companies met in Hanoi last month to discuss how the private sector can take part in Vietnam’s National Adaptation Planning (NAP) process. Hosted by the Vietnamese Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on November 8, the workshop, Private Sector Engagement for National Adaptation Plan Development, […]
Peruvian Ministry of Environment Launches Participatory Process for the Development of the National Adaptation Plan on Climate Change
Press release | Peruvian Ministry of Environment
On Thursday, November 28th, the Ministry of Environment of Peru held its first meeting towards the participatory process for the development of its climate change National Adaptation Plan (NAP). This guidance document will be Peru’s most important tool for implementing all the actions needed to reduce risks and vulnerability against climate change’s effects while simultaneously […]
Participatory Development of Vulnerability Assessments in Benin, Burkina Faso, and Senegal for Better Adaptation Planning
By Sönke Marahrens, GIZ, Sarah D’haen & Melinda Noblet, Climate Analytics
Vulnerability assessments are an important part of a country’s National Adaptation Planning process, providing evidence for adaptation practitioners to make informed decisions about where adaptation action is needed most. Supported by Climate Analytics through the project “Science-based support for NAP processes in francophone Least Developed Countries of sub-Saharan Africa” (PAS-PNA)[1], the governments of Benin, Burkina […]
NAP Global Network at COP 25
Madrid, Spain (under Chilean presidency), Dec. 2–13, 2019
Governments from around the world are meeting in Madrid, Spain from December 2 to 13 at the 2019 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) to discuss climate policy. Experts from the NAP Global Network will take part in discussions, share research and convene events at the conference
Nigeria Validates Its NAP Framework as Government Calls for Decisive Adaptation Action
The Nigerian National Adaptation Plan (NAP) framework was validated by stakeholders from both the public and private sectors during a workshop held in Abuja on November 5. The framework aims to guide the government in developing and implementing policies, plans and legislation that will assist Nigeria to address its medium- and long-term adaptation needs. The […]