Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
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.
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.
Scaling up Climate Resilience in Benin: The launch of the country’s first National Adaptation Plan
By Patrick Guerdat and Cesar Henrique Arrais | Videos and interviews by William Appolinaire TCHOKI and Fulbert ADJIMEHOSSOU
Submitted to UNFCCC on July 08, 2022, Benin’s first NAP defines a clear set of adaptation actions to enhance the resilience in eight key sectors: agriculture, water resources, health, coastal zones, forestry, energy, infrastructures and urban development, and tourism. We looked into some adaptation actions already successfully implemented in the country.
La société civile et le secteur privé, deux partenaires incontournables dans la réussite du processus de PNA d’Haïti
Par Patrick Saint-Pré, Consultant en communication
Au cours des 20 dernières années, Haïti a été l’un des trois pays les plus touchés par les épisodes météorologiques extrêmes, qui risquent d’augmenter compte tenu du rythme actuel du réchauffement climatique. Pour tenter de résoudre cette situation, Haïti a lancé un processus PAN en août 2019 afin de renforcer la résilience des secteurs économiques stratégiques du pays.
Civil Society and the Private Sector: Two essential partners for a successful NAP process in Haiti
By Patrick Saint-Pré, Communications Consultant
Over the past 20 years, Haiti has been one of the three countries most affected by extreme weather events, which are likely to increase given the current rate of global warming. In an attempt to resolve this situation, Haiti launched a NAP process in August 2019 to increase the resilience of the country’s strategic economic sectors.
Adaptation: From Planning to Action
Highlights and images of main proceedings for November 8 at COP 26
This event brought together donors and developing countries to discuss adaptation progress and needs, as well as announcements of new funding to increase support for developing countries in achieving their adaptation goals.
Adaptation Communication Update Series: Haiti and Burkina Faso
Leveraging the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process
In the case of the 19 countries who are receiving guidance from the NAP Global Network in building their first ADCOM, a common theme emerges as they continuously refer to and leverage the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
An Independent Evaluation of the NAP Global Network: Exceeding expectations
An independent evaluation of the work accomplished with funding from the United States Department of State (USDS) from 2015 to 2020 was conducted to assess progress and provide recommendations for how the NAP Global Network should move forward. FInd out how we did!
Resilience in Action: What we learned from our first 5 years supporting adaptation governance
Anne Hammill, Senior Director, Resilience Program, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Progress takes many forms. How can we transform adaptation planning and decision-making systems to reduce harm and loss in the face of climate change? Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
Building Resilience to Global Risks: Read the Network’s 2019-2020 Progress Report
New progress report looks back at achievements from December 2019 to November 2020
Look back at what the NAP Global Network achieved from December 2019 to November 2020 with its partners in developing countries.
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.
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.