Ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA)—a type of nature-based solution (NbS)—can generate social and economic returns and provide multiple benefits including improved health, biodiversity protection, food security, and alternative livelihood opportunities, all of which can build resilience to climate change. National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes present a strategic opportunity to raise the profile of NbS and EbA.
This session focused on showcasing the extent to which NbS and EbA have been taken up in countries’ NAP processes, based on the recent report published by the NAP Global Network Secretariat on tracking progress on NbS in NAP processes. In this session, guest speakers shared experiences in integrating ecosystem considerations and NbS and/or EbA measures in NAP processes.
Speakers
- Andria Grinage, Senior Blue Economy Officer, Belize’s Ministry of Blue Economy and Risk Management
- Lou Perpes, National Adaptation Planning Officer, United Nations Environment Programme
- Jeffrey Qi, Policy Advisor, NAP Global Network
Moderator
- Nicole Jang, Policy Analyst, NAP Global Network
- Christian Ledwell, Knowledge Manager, NAP Global Network
Slides
Recording
Reports and Other Resources
- REPORT | Tracking Progress on the Integration of Nature-based Solutions and Ecosystem-based Adaptation in National Adaptation Plan Processes
- BRIEF | Promoting Synergies Between Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Through the National Adaptation Plan and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Processes
- PUBLICATION | Effectively delivering on Climate and Nature: NDCs, NAPs and NBSAPs Synergies – A checklist for national policymakers
- COURSE | Building Climate Resilience through Ecosystem-based Adaptation Planning
- TOOLS | Guidelines for Integrating Ecosystem-based Adaptation into National Adaptation Plans
- STORY | How “forest gardens” are restoring land – and hope – in Sub-Saharan Africa