At this year’s NAP Expo in Kigali, the Adaptation Investment Matchmaking Symposium returned at a larger scale, bringing together governments, climate funds and development partners to help accelerate investment in climate resilience.
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Countries Gather in Nigeria to Strengthen Efforts to Link Climate Change Adaptation and Peacebuilding
From May 5 to 7, 2026, the Government of Nigeria is bringing together government representatives from across Africa in Abuja for a dialogue on building climate resilience and peace in conflict-affected nations. Participants from Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Liberia, Mali, Somalia, and South Sudan are taking part in a 3-day peer […]
Netherlands, South Africa, and Peer Governments Meet in Johannesburg to Scale Up Action on Climate Change Adaptation
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — From April 14 to 16, the Government of South Africa is hosting representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on strengthening national action to adapt to climate change impacts. The four-country peer learning event will explore approaches to moving national priorities for climate change adaptation through planning […]
Asia–Pacific Countries Unite in Bhutan to Strengthen How They Track and Assess Climate Change Adaptation Efforts
As 2026 marks a critical year for climate reporting under the Paris Agreement, the regional peer learning event in Bhutan focuses on enhancing monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems for climate change adaptation to better inform global frameworks and communicate climate action. PARO, BHUTAN – From April 13 to 15, the Royal Government of Bhutan […]
Between the Tides: Climate change adaptation in Palau
Palau is a small island nation of extraordinary ecological and cultural richness, spread across more than 300 islands in the western Pacific. It is also among the most climate-vulnerable countries on Earth. Recognizing this, the Government of Palau, through its Office of Climate Change (OCC) within the Ministry of Finance, is developing the country’s first […]
Appel à manifestation d’intérêt: Formation sur l’intégration de l’égalité de genre et de l’inclusion sociale dans les processus de PNA
Le Réseau mondial de plans nationaux d'adaptation (NAP GN) a lancé un appel à candidature aux pays francophones intéressés pour manifester leur intérêt pour l'organisation d'un atelier de formation sur l'intégration de l'égalité de genre et de l'inclusion sociale (EGIS) dans les processus de PNAen 2026.
Le NAP GN est en mesure d’aider trois pays francophones à organiser un atelier de formation de deux à trois jours à l’intention des acteurs gouvernementaux concernés par l’intégration de l’EGIS dans les processus de PNA. Le NAP GN utilisera une approche de formation de formateurs (TOT) et aidera deux personnes de chaque pays à […]
Seven Principles for Effective Civil Society Engagement in National Adaptation Plan Processes
From its establishment in 2010, the national adaptation plan (NAP) process was envisioned as participatory. It is well understood that adaptation requires a whole-of-society approach and that the NAP process is an opportunity to bring the pieces together to achieve this. Engagement is an important enabler for the NAP process, helping to ensure that adaptation decision making is informed by diverse perspectives and that the priorities identified are robust and equitable. Civil society actors […]
Climate Change Adaptation Investment Plans: Frequently Asked Questions
Financing adaptation is challenging due to uncertainties associated with future climate risks, difficulties in measuring the return on investment of adaptation options, limited funding availability, and the lack of a coordinated, programmatic approach to accessing adaptation finance, with ad hoc, project-based approaches being the norm. To bridge the global adaptation financing gap, it is crucial to access […]
What Can We Learn From How Countries Include Education, Children and Youth in Their NAP Processes?
Jennifer Merryweather, Education Specialist, NAP Global Network & Save the Children
To mark the International Day of Education and the power of youth in co-creating education, this article outlines what we can learn from countries that are already including children, youth, and education in their NAP processes.
Five Key Lessons From Viet Nam’s National Adaptation Plan Mid-Term Evaluation
Tran Thanh Thuy, Tran Anh Phuong, Tran Thi Thanh Nga, Emilie Beauchamp
In this article, experts highlight key insights and recommended actions from Viet Nam’s NAP mid-term evaluation process. with the aim to enhance its effectiveness and equity.