Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Simplicity in Crafting Effective Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Systems for National Climate Adaptation
By Julie Dekens, Senior Researcher, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
At the NAP Global Network, we have observed that while MEL systems look different in various contexts, they should all carry one essential characteristic to be considered in the early development stages: simplicity matters.
Eight Key Lessons of NAP Progress Reporting From Kenya and Burkina Faso
By Patrick Guerdat, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
During a webinar in June 2021, NAP focal points Kouka Ouedraogo (Burkina Faso) and Thomas Lerenten Lelekoitien (Kenya) shared key lessons from their work on approaching NAP progress reporting.
Approches à la production de rapports d’avancement de la mise en œuvre du Plan national d’adaptation (PNA)
Par Patrick Guerdat, Institut international du développement durable (IIDD)
Cette année, le réseau mondial NAP a procédé à un examen des rapports d’avancement disponibles sur le NAP. Les résultats indiquent que les rapports diffèrent en termes d’objectifs énoncés, d’approches pour évaluer les progrès réalisés et de la façon dont les résultats sont présentés et communiqués. Nous voyons que le processus d’élaboration des rapports d’avancement des PAN présente de nombreux défis ainsi que de nombreuses opportunités pour renforcer les processus PAN.
Approaches to Progress Reporting on National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Implementation
By Patrick Guerdat, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
This year, the NAP Global Network conducted a review of the available NAP progress reports. The results indicate that the reports differ in terms of the stated objectives, the approaches to evaluating the progress made, and the way the results are presented and communicated. We see that the process of developing NAP progress reports presents many challenges as well as many opportunities to strengthen NAP processes.
Open Call for Requests: Technical assistance to develop adaptation communications (AdComs) and more
The NAP Global Network accepting short-term technical assistance requests from developing countries
Français | Español The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network has launched an open call for countries to request technical assistance to develop their first adaptation communication (AdCom). With funding made available by the United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), short-term technical assistance will be available to all official development assistance (ODA) eligible […]
Why Learning Is Essential for Climate Adaptation Monitoring and Evaluation
Patrick Pringle, Pandanus Climate Consulting/Senior Research Associate, Climate Analytics
As recognition of learning within monitoring and evaluation for climate adaptation grows, this guest blog explores how to move from rhetoric to practical action.
Five New Tools for Coordinating Climate Change Adaptation in Kiribati
Julie Dekens and David Hoffmann, the International Institute for Sustainable Development.
The Government of Kiribati recognizes the risks that climate change poses to the livelihoods of its people. Accordingly, it is putting in place measures to ensure the activities they depend on can withstand more intense and frequent climate hazards. Our team at the NAP Global Network recently helped Kiribati publish several important documents that work […]
Intercambiando experiencias: avances y desafíos para monitorear y evaluar acciones de adaptación en países de América Latina
Daniel Morchain, IISD, María José Pacha y Gabriela Villamarín, FFLA-CDKN
¿Cómo medir los progresos y fracasos cuando tratamos de adaptarnos al clima cambiante? Empecemos por explorar qué tiene que cambiar, qué tiene que mejorar; por ej. el bienestar humano. Exploramos ideas con 6 gobiernos latinoamericanos.
Understanding and Moving Climate Adaptation Forward in Latin America
On September 30, 2020, the first Exchange of Experiences and Dialogue on the Preparation and Implementation of National Adaptation Plans of Latin American countries took place, where 22 representatives from eight Latin American countries participated to learn more from the climate change adaptation experiences of others. Daniel Morchain from IISD and María José Pacha from CDKN report back from the event.
Virtual Peer Learning Event | Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) for National Adaptation in Pacific Small Island Developing States
A platform for Pacific Small Island Developing States to share lessons on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of national adaptation.
Grenada Hosts Workshop on Monitoring and Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation
The government of Grenada is hosting a workshop this week on Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) of climate change adaptation in order to develop a framework for Grenada’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process. Supported by the NAP Global Network, in collaboration with the Integrated Climate Change Adaptation Strategies in Grenada (ICCAS) project, this two-part workshop serves […]
M&E Systems for Adapting to Climate Change Are Only as Good as They Are Usable
By Daniel Morchain
In the context of climate change adaptation, M&E is simply a tool to support the understanding and prioritization of actions to assist decision making. It should make it easier for users and decision makers to learn, as time passes, what is working and what is not.