Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Comment la Côte d’Ivoire accélère la prise en compte du genre dans l’action climatique : Travailler avec des conseillers nationaux en genre
Un entretien de Julie Dekens avec Jean Douglas Anaman, coordinateur du processus de Plan national d’adaptation (PNA) au Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable de la Côte d’Ivoire
Nous nous sommes entretenus avec Jean Douglas Anaman, coordinateur du processus de PNA au Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable, pour mieux comprendre comment le travail de ces deux conseillers contribue à améliorer le processus de PNA de la Côte d’Ivoire.
Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems: Four key actions to follow in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes
By Amy Savage (World Health Organization [WHO]), Angie Dazé (IISD), and Elena Villalobos Prats (WHO)
More than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are seeing major disruptions in the delivery of essential health services. As attention shifts to recovery, we have an opportunity to build health systems that are more resilient to future health shocks as well as to the impacts of climate change. National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes provide a basis for ensuring that this happens.
Can You Build Peace and Adapt to Climate Change at the Same Time?
By Alec Crawford, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
The scale of the humanitarian crisis in Somalia is immense. It has also been described as the most vulnerable country in the world to climate change. There is growing recognition that it must start adaptation planning now to protect and enhance the peace gains that have been made.
Celebrating Women and the Path to Equality
By Catherine Burge and Julia Donaldson, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
This International Women’s Day, the NAP Global Network reflects on examples of the work and resources available to support women’s rights, talents, leadership, and ingenuity in climate action.
Climate Security and Peacebuilding in a Time of Converging Crises
By Alec Crawford and Julia Donaldson, IISD
While rarely in and of itself a sole driver of violence, climate change impacts can exacerbate traditional drivers of conflict. The international community must come together to help vulnerable countries build resilience on all fronts.
Enhanced NDCs Are Making Strong Links to National Adaptation Plans
Anika Terton and Christian Ledwell, IISD, in collaboration with IKI Support Project for the Implementation of the Paris Agreement (SPA)/GIZ
Many countries have initiated and are advancing their NAP processes to identify and address their priorities for adapting to climate change.
Resilience in Action: What we learned from our first 5 years supporting adaptation governance
Anne Hammill, Senior Director, Resilience Program, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Progress takes many forms. How can we transform adaptation planning and decision-making systems to reduce harm and loss in the face of climate change? Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
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.
Deep Roots for Resilient Communities: A nature-based solution helping Fiji adapt to climate change
by Christian Ledwell, IISD
Climate change poses major risks for Fiji’s communities, ecosystems and economy. Vetiver grass is playing a key role in the island nation’s climate adaptation plan—and its wide-ranging benefits are already having a positive effect.
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 […]