Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Unpacking Gender-Responsive Adaptation Finance: Key issues and the way forward
By Angie Dazé
As finance for climate change adaptation is scaled up, there is a real opportunity to promote human rights and gender equality in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. However, without careful consideration, there is also a real risk that these investments will not benefit those who need them most—vulnerable people in communities on […]
Stakeholders from the Peruvian Public Sector Meet in Lima to Advance Country’s NAP Process
Peru kicked off the process to develop its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) document in October 2019. The NAP document is being developed through a participatory process and grounded in five prioritized thematic adaptation sectors set out by the government’s Multisectoral Technical Group in 2018: agriculture, forestry, water, fisheries and aquaculture, and health. Convening Stakeholders From […]
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 […]
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, […]
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
Striving to Adapt to Climate Change: Lessons from Albania
By Laureta Dibra, Lindita Tafaj and Alexandre Borde
Albania is suffering from the effects of extreme weather events such as flooding, droughts and heat waves. During the last 10 years, floods have devastated regions and cities such as Shkodër, Tiranë, Vlorë and Fier, and posed a significant threat to Albania’s economy, ecosystems and people’s health. Recurring floods caused USD 218 million in damage […]
Albania Strategizes Funding Adaptation in Cities
The Government of Albania is working on a project to mobilize funds to enable the implementation of adaptation policies in six of the country’s most vulnerable cities to climate change. On October 3 in Tirana, stakeholders from different levels of government met to learn more about the project, which aims to raise USD 50 million, […]
Malawi Validates National Adaptation Plan Framework
The Government of Malawi validated its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Framework in a national workshop that took place in Lilongwe on August 9. Hosted by the Malawian Environmental Affairs Department (EAD) in partnership with the NAP Global Network, the event gathered participants from 16 institutions representing government, civil society, academia and youth. Malawi’s NAP framework […]
Peru Will Be the First Country in the World With an Indigenous Climate Platform
Press release | Peruvian Ministry of Environment
(Lea abajo la versión en español) LIMA — Peru will be the first country in the world to have an Indigenous Climate Platform, putting it at the forefront of global climate action. This milestone initiative will strengthen the recognition and dissemination of Indigenous knowledge and practices that contribute to the comprehensive management of climate change, […]
Sierra Leone Builds Political Support and Momentum for the NAP Process Through National Workshop
FREETOWN – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Sierra Leone hosted a workshop this week for key government decision-makers in the country’s National Adaptation Planning (NAP) process. The goal of the workshop was to build further political support for strengthening the country’s resilience to climate change. Taking place on July 30, 2019, in the nation’s […]