Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
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.
How Technology and Community Insights Are Driving Adaptation Planning in the Pacific
By Ziona Eyob, Clare Church and Patrina Dumaru
A look at Integrated Vulnerability Assessments through an expert lens.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]