Accelerating the Transition from Planning to Implementation in National Adaptation Plan Processes

From April 14 to 16, the Government of South Africa hosted representatives from Kenya, Ghana, and the Netherlands in Johannesburg for discussions on the transition from planning to implementation in national adaptation plan (NAP) processes 

The four-country peer learning event explored approaches to moving national priorities for climate change adaptation through planning processes to implementation in an effective, inclusive way. 

This peer learning event series will have the following objectives:  

• Understand how to strengthen the enabling factors for the transition from planning to implementation of national adaptation priorities.  

• Share good practices and lessons on developing projects and programs in a timely, coordinated and efficient manner to address national adaptation priorities.    

• Highlight gaps and needs for ongoing support for the transition from planning to implementation in the NAP process. 

The peer learning event was funded by the Government of the Netherlands.  

 The presentations and photos from this event are available below. For more information, read the press release and coverage from the South African Government News Agency, MSN, and Devdiscourse. 

Overview of the NAP Global Network and Peer Learning Event

The Transition from Planning to Implementation in the NAP Process 

Transition from Planning to Implementation – South African National Biodiversity Initiative

Engagement in the Transition from Planning to Implementation 

Participants visited the Rietvlei Wetland Rehabilitation project, which lies within the 3800 hectare Rietvlei Nature Reserve owned and managed by the City of Tshwane. The Rietvlei Dam provides 15% of Pretoria's water and the wetlands on the reserve are regarded as a rare asset.

The Rietvlei Wetland Rehabilitation project showed one important example of how South Africa is combating land degradation and effects of climate change, with benefits including wastewater purification for the dam, with water filtered through the natural systems of reeds and peat; protecting vital habitats for biodiversity; and carbon sequestration, among others.

Overview NBS & WBF Nexus Projects​ – Partners for Water

Governance of Climate Adaptation in the Netherlands – Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Vertical integration in the NAP process 

• INTERACTIVE SITE | Multilevel Governance Coordination Mechanisms in the NAP Process 
• PUBLICATION| Toolkit for Engaging the Private Sector in National Adaptation Plans 
• REPORT | South Africa’s Adaptation Communication via its Second Nationally Determined Contributions 
• REPORT | Ghana’s Private Sector Engagement Strategy for the National Adaptation Plan 
• REPORT | Ghana’s Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change 
• REPORT |Climate Adaptation Plan for Bekwai Municipal Assembly: Ghana 
• NAP DOCUMENT | South Africa’s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
• NAP DOCUMENT |  Ghana’s National Adaptation Plan 2025 
• NAP DOCUMENT | Kenya’s National Adaptation Plan 2015-2030 
• REPORT | Kenya’s Adaptation Communication to the UNFCCC 
• REPORT | Netherlands' Adaptation Communication to the UNFCCC 
• REPORT |Netherland’s National Climate Adaptation Implementation Programme (2023)