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Climate experts from around the world gathered at the Grand Caribe Resort in San Pedro, Belize, for a global forum on strengthening the alignment between National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The forum, running from August 12 to 14, was co-organized by the NAP Global Network and the Government of Belize.
The Executive Director/CEO of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Dr. Emmanuel K. Urey Yarkpawolo, has stressed that the national adaptation plans (NAPs) globally are critical frameworks established under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to help countries like Liberia address the impacts of climate change.
Addressing the gathering at the High-Level Dialogue on the Implementation of Liberia’s NAP over the weekend at Farmington Hotel, Margibi County, the EPA Executive Director said given Liberia’s vulnerability to climate-related hazards such as flooding, drought, and rising sea levels, it is imperative that these plans are effectively implemented.
Decision makers from around the world gathered at the Grand Caribe Resort in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, for a forum aimed at enhancing the alignment between National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). The event took place from August 12-14, co-organized by the NAP Global Network and the Government of Belize.
Тhе Gоvеrnmеnt оf Веlіzе іѕ соllаbоrаted wіth thе Nаtіоnаl Аdарtаtіоn Рlаn (NАР) Glоbаl Nеtwоrk tо hоѕt а 3-dау wоrkѕhор еntіtlеd “Рееr Lеаrnіng Fоrum: Аlіgnmеnt оf Nаtіоnаl Аdарtаtіоn Рlаnѕ (NАРѕ) аnd Nаtіоnаllу Dеtеrmіnеd Соntrіbutіоnѕ (NDСѕ).”
The Liberian government, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other line ministries and agencies, has officially adopted the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to address climate change impacts. The high-level stakeholders’ declaration emphasizes the government’s commitment to resilience and sustainable development for current and future generations. The stakeholders reaffirmed their dedication to implementing the NAP and recognized the importance of inclusive decision-making processes involving all sectors of society.
Con la finalidad de recibir retroalimentación del gremio empresarial del país para la formulación del plan nacional de adaptación al cambio climático (NAP Panamá) se celebró un encuentro en el que participaron el presidente del Consejo Nacional de la Empresa Privada (CONEP), Temístocles Rosas, el economista de dicho gremio, Alfredo Du Bois y parte de su equipo de trabajo de NAP Panamá.
“Pretender diseñar y luego implementar planes de adaptación al cambio climático sin el involucramiento del sector privado, sería un grave error, toda vez que las empresas e inversores también deben participar en la adaptación a los impactos del cambio climático, porque son los motores clave del crecimiento económico en los países en desarrollo”, así lo afirmó el coordinador del proyecto NAP Panamá, René López.
On April 11 and 12, 2024, representatives of various ministries and organizations in Suriname met to discuss the cost determination of adaptation measures for climate change in the context of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP).
During the two-day meeting, organized by the Ministry of Spatial Planning and the Environment (ROM), a methodology specifically designed for the Surinamese context was discussed. The focus was on distinguishing activities that are necessary to directly adapt to the consequences of climate change from activities that are already ‘business as usual’.
Тhе Nаtіоnаl Аdарtаtіоn Рlаn (NАР) Glоbаl Nеtwоrk Ѕесrеtаrіаt, hоѕtеd bу thе Іntеrnаtіоnаl Іnѕtіtutе fоr Ѕuѕtаіnаblе Dеvеlорmеnt (ІІЅD), іѕ рrоvіdіng lоng-tеrm tесhnісаl аѕѕіѕtаnсе thrоugh іtѕ іn-соuntrу NАР ѕuрроrt рrоgrаm. Тhrоugh thіѕ рrоgrаm, thе nеtwоrk іѕ аѕѕіѕtіng thе Gоvеrnmеnt оf Веlіzе іn trаnѕіtіоnіng frоm рlаnnіng tо іmрlеmеntіng іtѕ соuntrу’ѕ NАР fоr thе соаѕtаl zоnе аnd fіѕhеrіеѕ ѕесtоr. Тhіѕ рrоgrаm іѕ bеіng іmрlеmеntеd undеr аn аgrееmеnt ѕіgnеd bу thе Gоvеrnmеnt оf thе Fеdеrаl Rерublіс оf Gеrmаnу, thrоugh thе Gеrmаn Fеdеrаl Міnіѕtrу fоr Есоnоmіс Соореrаtіоn аnd Dеvеlорmеnt (ВМZ), аnd ІІЅD. Веlіzе іѕ оnе оf thе соuntrіеѕ аррrоvеd bу thе ВМZ fоr NАР Glоbаl Nеtwоrk ѕuрроrt.
Minister of Climate Change, Environment and Energy Thoriq Ibrahim has emphasised the necessity of engaging in global conversations and concerted endeavours to tackle the adverse effects of climate change. The remarks were made by the minister during the discussions held by the Coalition of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC).
CANCC initiated vital discussions in collaboration with five nations, aiming to enhance the National Adaptation Plan of the CANCC members.
Ministry of Climate Change, Environment and Energy has commenced a three-day peer-to-peer learning workshop for the Coalition of Low-Lying Atoll Nations on Climate Change (CANCC).
The workshop aims to delve into how atoll nations are fortifying their resilience to climate change through national adaptation plan (NAP) processes, with a specific focus on amplifying coastal adaptation strategies. Set to occur from 1st to 3rd May in Bandos Maldives, the event will include study visits to key locations such as the capital Male’, Hulhumale’, and Maafushi, generously supported by the NAP Global Network.
It was Bangladesh’s turn to host the National Adaptation Plan Expo 2024, an event which promotes an exchange of experiences and fosters partnerships among a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance national adaptation plans.
Orville Grey, the head of secretariat at NAP Global Network, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), was present at the NAP Global Network stall in the hall room. Over 20 such stalls by different NGOs and ministries of Bangladesh were also showcasing their best climate-driven projects and success stories there.
ICAD’s Executive Director, Gift Maloya, made the statement during the launch and dissemination workshop on mainstreaming human mobility into Malawi’s National Adaptation Plan Process in Lilongwe on Thursday.
Maloya highlighted the urgency of the briefing note, stating, “ICAD’s briefing note comes at the right time when Malawi continues to experience extreme climate events and shocks that have significantly affected human settlements and livelihoods in the country.”