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See below our latest press releases and media coverage about the NAP Global Network.

Perú Exhibe al Mundo el Aporte de los Pueblos Indígenas en Metas Climáticas

Entre otros compromisos de la cumbre, el viceministro de Desarrollo Estratégico de los Recursos Naturales del Ministerio del Ambiente, Alfredo Mamani. recalca el importante acuerdo de Perú con la Red Global del Plan Nacional de Adaptación (PNAD) y el Instituto Internacional para el Desarrollo Sostenible (IISD), que ayudará al país “en el monitoreo de los procesos de adaptación”, lo que “va a servir de base para el apalancamiento financiero”.

CAD 10mn from Canada to accelerate climate adaptation

The Canadian government has announced that it will provide 10 million Canadian Dollars (CAD) in funding for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network to support developing countries in accelerating their efforts to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Canada to accelerate climate adaptation with $10M funding for NAP

The Canadian government has announced that it will provide C$10 million in funding for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network to support developing countries in accelerating their efforts to build resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Prime Minister Trudeau Concludes Productive United Nations Climate Summit

Up to $10 million for the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Global Network, which works with developing countries to address structural drivers of climate vulnerability, as well as to empower women, marginalized groups, and those most affected by climate impacts to participate in the NAP process and shape a country’s adaptation priorities. The Network will continue and expand technical support, innovate and experiment with peer learning, and make knowledge around NAPs more accessible and compelling.

Climate and disaster risk finance and insurance: what works and what doesn’t? A strategic Evidence Roadmap

Climate and disaster risk finance and insurance instruments– such as the insurance protection provided by sovereign risk pools – are gaining attention as key tools to cushion vulnerable people from the impacts of extreme events, not least under the InsuResilience Global Partnership (IGP). Evidence of this trend is contained a recent NAP Global Network and IGP report, showing that 90% of national adaptation plans (NAPs) include the intention to use and scale up insurance.

Ghana validates communication response to climate change

Ghana is validating a standalone communication response to climate change adaptation through its Adaptation Communication (ADCOM), which will be presented to the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Côte d’Ivoire : Le PNCC œuvre pour l’intégration des changements climatiques et l’égalité des genres dans la planification du développement

Inciter tous les sectoriels à prendre en compte la question transversale du genre et des changements climatiques dans leurs différentes planifications est une noble ambition caressée depuis plus de deux ans par le PNCC (Programme National de lutte contre les Changements Climatiques) du Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable. Cette ambition a finalement débouché sur la mise en place d’une plateforme genre et changement climatique avec à la clé le lancement ce mardi 22 juin 2021 d’un dialogue national, matérialisé par un mémorandum qui fera bientôt l’objet d’une signature.

G7 Climate and Environment: Ministers’ Communiqué, London, 21 May 2021

The G7 Ministers responsible for Climate and Environment met virtually in May 2021 and among the many important points discussed, they highlighted the need for states and non-state actors to advance their adaptation and resilience goals through various initiatives, including the NAP Global Network, InsuResilience Global Partnership, and Adaptation Action Coalition.