Targeted Topics Forum: “Financing NAPs: Options for Implementation”

We recently held our 2nd Targeted Topics Forum (TTF) with the theme “Financing National Adaptation Plans: Options for Implementation” in Kingston, Jamaica, from March 15-17. 2016.The TTF brought together 42 participants representing 11 countries and five organizations to address a range of financing options including domestic public finance, international finance, and private finance.Presentations from this forum are available below or can be downloaded in PDF here, and the full workshop report provides an overview of this event.News release: “Jamaica hosts global forum on climate change adaptation planning.”Watch coverage by Television Jamaica.Listen to a podcast recap of this Targeted Topics Forum

Introduction: Why Focus on Financing Implementation of NAPs? | Anne Hammill, IISD

Why does integration of adaptation into national budgets matter? | Michael Brossman, GIZ

Finding Money to Pay for Adaptation: Economic Instruments | Frédéric Gagnon-Lebrun, IISD

Landscape of international adaptation finance and role of NAPs | Sharon Lindo, Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre

Engaging the Private Sector for NAP Implementation: The Role of the Public Sector | Joel Smith & Dr. Alicia Hayman, Abt Associates

NAP Process in Togo: Experience Intergrating Adaptation Into Planning and Budgeting | B. Sama, T. Meatchi, A. Issifou (Togo delegation)

People’s Survival Fund: Overview and Status | Antonio L. Fernandez, People’s Survival Fund, Philippines

Grenada Experiences with Prioritization for Pipeline Development | Trevor Thompson, Grenada

Mobilizing a Climate Responsive National Budget: The case of the Philippines | Mercedita A. Sombilla, Philippines

Prioritisation of Adaptation Options | Olivia Palin, Acclimatise

Domestic resources for implementing National Adaptation Plans | Anne Hammill, IISD

 

sNAPshot Policy Briefs on Domestic Finance for NAPs

Out of the discussions held at this TTF, our sNAPshot policy brief series summarized the lessons that emerged on domestic public finance for implementation of NAPs.An Overview Brief (also available in French, Spanish and Portuguese) introduces the topic.