Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Czech Republic to Partner in NAP Global Network
PRAGUE – The Czech Republic has join a network to coordinate their support for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process with eight other bilateral development partner agencies. The NAP Global Network enhance the NAP process and its implementation in developing countries by coordinating bilateral support and in-country actors. The Network involves participants from over 70 […]
Watch: Caribbean Adaptation Planners Share Lessons on NAP Process
In this new video, we speak with participants in a Caribbean NAP Assembly that the NAP Global Network co-hosted in October 2016, where 11 Caribbean countries discussed their experiences engaging in the National Adaptation Plan process. “The process to develop the NAP allows us to set in a robust manner medium- and long-term goals for climate change adaptation […]
Donor Perspective: Why bilateral coordination in the NAP process matters
by Christian Ledwell, IISD
This blog looks at a perspective on bilateral donor coordination in the NAP process based on remarks by John Furlow, Senior Adaptation Advisor with U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), made during a recent webinar held by the NAP Global Network and other NAP Global Network workshops. A key question that underpins why countries are engaging in National Adaptation […]
Network Launches Webinar Series on Key Topics in the NAP process
Watch our first webinar on "Sector Integration in the NAP Process"
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched a webinar series to provide an online forum for sharing lessons and experiences that are emerging as countries progress through their NAP processes. Each webinar addresses a specific technical topic related to national adaptation planning through presentations of countries’ experiences, relevant research and guidance, and opportunities for discussion […]
Top Three Challenges and Opportunities of National Monitoring and Evaluation of Adaptation
by Angelica V. Ospina and Hayley Price-Kelly, IISD
Adaptation takes place in highly dynamic and complex environments. As the design and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) advance, adaptation planners are increasingly focusing on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of adaptation progress and outcomes. This interest reflects a commitment to strengthening the effectiveness of adaptation efforts and climate-resilient development through improved accountability and reporting, […]
The Netherlands Joins the NAP Global Network
Dutch join network, launch a Global Centre of Excellence on Climate Adaptation
AMSTERDAM, FEBRUARY 9, 2017 – The Netherlands has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting climate change adaptation planning and action in developing countries. The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network involves participants from over 50 countries, bringing together development partner agencies with adaptation planners from developing countries to enhance the NAP process and it implementation. “We are […]
Targeted Topics Forum: Monitoring and Evaluation in the NAP Process
Lilongwe, Malawi | Feb 7-9, 2017
We held a Targeted Topics Forum (TTF) on the theme of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process in Lilongwe, Malawi from February 7-9, 2017 This TTF was attended by approximately 40 participants representing 9 developing countries who have met twice before at previous TTFs, as well as representatives of bilateral donors […]
Malawi hosts international forum on adapting to climate change
Listen to radio coverage on Zodiak Malawi: LILONGWE, FEB 12, 2016—Representatives from 12 countries meet in Lilongwe this week to discuss strategies to adapt to the impacts of climate change. The forum will focus on best practices related to measuring the success of National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. Countries from many regions are represented at […]
Working Towards a Caribbean Regional Approach to Monitoring and Evaluating NAPs
by Dawn Pierre-Nathoniel, Sustainable Development & Environment Officer, Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia, like many of our Caribbean neighbours, has been committed, for many years, to building its resilience to climate change. Though we are at the early stages of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, we recognize it as an important opportunity to prepare our society and economy for climate change impacts. While the NAP […]
Year In Review: Six key impacts in 2016
2016 was a landmark year for climate change adaptation. Building on adaptation’s prominent role in the Paris Agreement, 2016 saw unprecedented international political momentum to tackle climate change impacts in vulnerable countries. The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network had an exciting year working to do our part to help move the dial forward on […]
Gender, Adaptation Planning and the Art of Asking the “Right” Questions
by Angelica V. Ospina, IISD
Limited access by women and girls to productive assets—including land, financial resources and information—as well as their limited participation in decision-making processes can exacerbate the consequences of climate change shocks and stresses, particularly in vulnerable developing countries. A recent webinar by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations convened a range of […]
Perú presenta el taller internacional sobre los avances y desafíos del Plan Nacional de Adaptación ante el cambio climático
{English version follows} Lea el reporte del evento “El Perú se Adapta al Cambio Climático: Plan Nacional de Adaptación.” Lima, 5 de diciembre de 2016.- Con el objetivo de articular a todos los sectores y actores del país en la puesta en marcha del Plan Nacional de Adaptación ante el cambio climático, el Ministerio del […]