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.
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.
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.
Direction des Changements Climatiques, Ministère de L'Environnement, République du Haïti
The Ministry of the Environment (MoE), through the Directorate of Climate Change, validated the communication strategy document for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
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.
Sennye Masike PhD, Environmental Economist, CLIMsystems Ltd
Botswana’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) framework will contribute to the country’s climate change adaptation efforts by guiding the development of the NAP process and give direction to sectoral initiatives.
Paolo Cozzi and Kouassigan Tovivo, Implementation Specialists, Climate Analytics Inc.
Creating more climate-resilient societies will also require action from businesses. We supported the government of Ghana in developing an innovative strategy for leveraging the private sector to ensure the success of its national adaptation planning.
By Clare Church and Alec Crawford
In many states struggling with fragility, climate change vulnerability, and conflict are inextricably linked. Aligning and coordinating the agendas of climate change adaptation and peacebuilding will be imperative to ensure the sustainable development of these states. The NAP process presents a significant opportunity to bring these agendas together.
By Angie Dazé
As finance for climate change adaptation is scaled up, there is a real opportunity to promote human rights and gender equality in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. However, without careful consideration, there is also a real risk that these investments will not benefit those who need them most—vulnerable people in communities on […]