Insights
Explore the latest explainers, expert analysis, and story highlights from the NAP Global Network on advancing national adaptation planning and climate action around the world.
Climate Change Adaptation and Peacebuilding Keep Missing Each Other
Alignment between peace and climate adaptation efforts can strengthen resilience, legitimacy, and long-term stability, often more effectively and at lower cost than treating the two agendas in isolation.
Why the Education Sector Matters in the National Adaptation Plan Process: New resources for NAP teams and education ministries
We explore how NAP teams and education ministries can work together to support climate-resilient education systems.
What Four Asia–Pacific Countries Are Learning About Reporting on Climate Change Adaptation
Government representatives from the Philippines, Thailand, Cambodia, and Bhutan shared insights for strengthening the next round of the Biennial Transparency Report.
Between the Tides: Climate change adaptation in Palau
This article explores how the country is working to adapt to the impacts through its NAP process, building on community knowledge, nature-based solutions, and local leadership.
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.
Learning From Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan Processes: Insights from countries to inform the review of the UNFCCC Gender Action Plan
By Aurélie Ceinos
Based on the priority actions of 10 African and Caribbean countries for the integration of gender equality in their NAP processes, we identified three key recommendations for effectively advancing the Gender Action Plan (GAP).
How to Raise the GlaSS on the Global Goal on Adaptation at COP 27: Four foundations to build upon
By Emilie Beauchamp
As the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) draws increasing attention from country policy-makers, practitioners, and academics, the evolution of the debate and what to expect next remains to be seen.
What Is Next for South–South Peer Learning on Adaptation? Reflecting on peer learning in post-pandemic times
By Catherine Fisher, Blane Harvey, and Ying-Syuan (Elaine) Huang
This blog provides a better understanding of how to translate in-person learning and exchange into equitable and impactful virtual formats for the climate change community.
Por qué la implicación del público es esencial para las acciones de adaptación climática: el fortalecimiento de las medidas de adaptación al nivel comunitario en el Perú
Entrevista a Jessica Tsamajain Lirio, jefa de la Reserva Comunal Tuntanaín
La jefa de la Reserva Comunal Tuntanaín, Jessica Tsamajain Lirio, añade el contexto del por qué es tan importante la participación del público en el proceso del Plan Nacional de Adaptación.
Why Public Engagement Is Essential for Climate Adaptation Action: Strengthening locally led adaptation in Peru
An interview with the Tuntanain Communal Reserve Chief, Jessica Tsamajain Lirio
Tuntanain Communal Reserve Chief Jessica Tsamajain Lirio provides further context as to why public engagement with the National Adaptation Plan process is so important.
Conference of Panchayats (CoP): Catalyzing Local Action to Achieve Global Climate Goals
Kirtiman Awasthi and Somya Bhatt, GIZ India, and Ashish Tiwari, Government of Uttar Pradesh
The Conference of Panchayats 2022 fostered the discussions on strengthening capacities of local institutions and actors on emerging climate risks and uncertainties and developing evidence-based local solutions.
What We Heard From the Global Stocktake’s First Technical Dialogue on Adaptation
By Jeffrey Qi, Policy Analyst II, International Institute for Sustainable Development
June’s Bonn Climate Change Conference started an important part of the inaugural 2-year Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement. What did participants say about climate change adaptation during the Global Stocktake’s first Technical Dialogue, and what does it mean for global adaptation ambition?