Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
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.
Building Effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for Adaptation Action in the Andes Region
By David Hoffmann, Patrick Guerdat and Cesar Henrique Arrais
Effective monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are crucial for policy-makers working on advancing their NAP processes. The NAP Global Network co-hosted a series of workshops to promote regional exchanges on MEL practices and experiences in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru.
¿El problema está en el cielo o en la tierra? Organización social del territorio frente al cambio climático
Por MSc. Iván Alonso Delgado-Pitti, Director de Cambio Climático, Ministerio de Ambiente Costa Rica
El Director de Cambio Climático, Iván Alonso Delgado-Pitti, explora los procesos locales de planificación de la adaptación en Costa Rica.
Is the Problem in the Skies or on Earth? The social organization of the territory in the face of climate change
By Iván Alonso Delgado-Pitti MSc, Director of Climate Change, Ministry of Environment, Costa Rica
Director of Climate Change, Iván Alonso Delgado-Pitti, explores locally-led adaptation planning processes in Costa Rica.
Eswatini Outreach Programme: Strengthening Adaptation and Traditional Knowledge Systems to Enhance Resilience
By Samkele Tfwala, Sizwe Mabaso, Minky Groenewald and Khetsiwe Khumalo | Photos by Thembelihle G. Maseko
A climate change outreach programme was implemented by the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini to raise awareness on adaptation and collect information from local communities and at the grassroots level on Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge on adaptation.
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.
Adaptation at COP 27: Incremental progress underlines the necessity of National Adaptation Plans
Explore key COP 27 outcomes on climate change adaptation and their implications on National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes.
Learning From Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan Processes: Insights from countries to inform the review of the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan
By Aurélie Ceinos
Based on the priority actions of 10 African and Caribbean countries for the integration of gender equality in their NAP processes, we identified three key recommendations for effectively advancing the Gender Action Plan (GAP).
How to Raise the GlaSS on the Global Goal on Adaptation at COP 27: Four foundations to build upon
By Emilie Beauchamp
As the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) draws increasing attention from country policy-makers, practitioners, and academics, the evolution of the debate and what to expect next remains to be seen.