By Patrick Saint-Pré, Communications Consultant
Over the past 20 years, Haiti has been one of the three countries most affected by extreme weather events, which are likely to increase given the current rate of global warming. In an attempt to resolve this situation, Haiti launched a NAP process in August 2019 to increase the resilience of the country’s strategic economic sectors.
New campaign calls on Peruvians to actively participate in the implementation of the country’s National Adaptation Plan
New campaign calls on Peruvians to actively participate in the implementation of the country’s National Adaptation Plan.
Highlights and images of main proceedings for November 9 at COP 26
Ensuring capacity is delivered in a sustained manner is critical for climate adaptation.
Highlights and images of main proceedings for November 8 at COP 26
This event brought together donors and developing countries to discuss adaptation progress and needs, as well as announcements of new funding to increase support for developing countries in achieving their adaptation goals.
Canada, Germany, the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom announced funding to support national adaptation planning and action in developing countries at COP26.
30 NAPs were submitted to the UNFCCC by developing countries at the start of COP26, including South Africa, Tonga, Nepal, and Albania.
The Canadian government has announced that it will provide CAD 10 million in funding for the National Adaptation Plan Global Network to support developing countries in accelerating their efforts to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.
By David Hoffmann and Angie Dazé
The NAP Global Network partnered with Lensational to amplify the voices of underrepresented women in NAP processes by equipping motivated trainees with digital cameras and providing participatory photography and storytelling training with a specific focus on climate change adaptation and resilience.
In advance of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the government of the Central African Republic is making important strides in the fight against climate change—and we mean literally.
Glasgow, UK | Oct 31–Nov 12, 2021
Adaptation to climate change is one of the four key themes to be explored in numerous events at the 26th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from October 31 to November 12, 2021.