These resources from the NAP Global Network and links to other relevant sources provide background information and tools relevant to the NAP process.
Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: Progress and promising examples
NAP Global Network Synthesis Report, 2021–2022
This document is the third in a series of synthesis reports that assess progress on gender-responsive approaches in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes at the global level. The progress shown in this report demonstrates the potential of NAP processes as a mechanism for ensuring that climate action addresses gender and social inequalities.
Building Resilience With Nature: Maximizing Ecosystem-based Adaptation through National Adaptation Plan Processes
Guidance Note
This document provides guidance on maximizing ecosystem-based adaptation through National Adaptation Plan processes.
Toolkit for a Gender-Responsive Process to Formulate and Implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)
Supplement to the UNFCCC Technical Guidelines for the NAP Process
This toolkit is designed to support country efforts to pursue a gender-responsive NAP process. It offers a flexible approach, recognizing that there are opportunities to integrate gender considerations regardless of where you are in the NAP process.
The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process: Frequently Asked Questions
At the NAP Global Network Secretariat, we are often asked—by a range of actors—to explain what the NAP process is and why it’s important. In this session, we answer a few of the common questions that we hear.
Alignment to Advance Climate-Resilient Development
COUNTRY CASE STUDY: Sri Lanka
This case study is part of a series of briefs focusing on alignment of country efforts under the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
sNAPshot | Strategic Communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
This sNAPshot policy brief introduces the topic of strategic communications to support National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes.
Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation
This guidance note aims to strengthen vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, presenting a flexible approach to link national and sub-national adaptation planning, implementation and monitoring & evaluation.
Developing National Adaptation Monitoring and Evaluation Systems: A Guidebook
This guidebook is intended for decision makers and technical advisors involved in the development of national monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for adaptation, particularly in developing and middle-income countries. Its objective is to guide decision making regarding the purpose, design, operationalization, and use of results of an appropriate system for national M&E of adaptation. Given […]
Implementing Adaptation Under the Paris Agreement: The key role of stakeholders
This policy brief highlights the urgency of NAP implementation in Haiti and outlines the roles that national actors should play in the process of implementing the NAP.
Peer Learning Summit | Gender-responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
Montego Bay, Jamaica | July 26-28, 2022
This Peer Learning Summit brought together experts and government representatives from 10 countries to share lessons and experiences on promoting gender equality through climate change adaptation.
Video | Climate Vulnerability in Five Provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo
This short documentary, produced with support from the NAP Global Network, looks into the climate vulnerabilities of five provinces—Kinshasa, Kingo Central, Kwilu, Tshopo and Haut Katanga—showing how communities and their livelihoods are being affected by the changing climate and how the NAP process can help build climate resilience.
Communication relative à l’adaptation de Madagascar
au titre de la Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur les changements climatiques
Le but de la présente communication est de mettre en lumière les efforts d’adaptation de Madagascar face à l’évolution du climat, de présenter les progrès réalisés, ainsi que ses perspectives pour renforcer les actions déjà engagées et en cours dans ce domaine.
Pour un processus de Plan National d’Adaptation qui répond aux questions genre en République Centrafricaine
Cette analyse genre basée sur la revue documentaire et la consultation des parties prenantes concernées servira à démystifier les liens entre les problématiques liées au genre et l’adaptation aux changements climatiques ainsi que les enjeux relatifs au processus de Plan National d’Adaptation en République Centrafricaine.
Introduction to Adaptation in the Global Stocktake
Assessing collective progress on adaptation at the international level
This brief seeks to demystify the Global Stocktake process under the Paris Agreement and explain how it can strengthen adaptation ambition at the global level.
Communication relative à l’adaptation du Bénin au titre de la Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques (CCNUCC)
Le Bénin a préparé cette première communication relative à l’adaptation en se basant non seulement sur les circonstances nationales, mais aussi sur les priorités de développement et les enjeux d’amélioration des conditions de vie de sa population.
Communication d’Haïti relative à l’adaptation
La première Communication relative à l’adaptation (ADCOM) de la République d’Haïti fait le point sur le profil des réalisations du pays en matière d’adaptation au changement climatique et présente un aperçu précis et concis des besoins du pays au cours des années à venir.
Documentaire | Sur les chemins de la résilience au Bénin
Gouvernement du Bénin
Ce documentaire fait le tour des conséquences locales du changement climatique et présente le processus PNA du pays, qui est centré sur la protection de ses écosystèmes, de ses communautés et de ses économies contre les impacts du changement climatique.
Communication sur l’adaptation aux changements climatiques du Burkina Faso
Ministere de l'environnement, de l'economie verte et du changement climatique, Gouvernement du Burkina Faso
La présente étude sur la communication sur l’adaptation aux changements climatiques du Burkina Faso a été initiée en vue de renseigner/d’alimenter les rapports de synthèse en cours de rédaction dans le cadre du bilan mondial en 2023 sur l’adaptation.
Connaissances, attitudes et comportements en lien avec le genre et les changements climatiques au Tchad
Pistes de réflexion pour éclairer le processus de plan national d’adaptation (PNA)
Afin d’assurer un processus qui répond aux questions de genre, le Ministère de l’Environnement du Tchad a commandité la présente étude pour éclairer le développement de son document de PNA.
Opportunities for Strengthening Resilience by Integrating Climate and Disaster Risk Finance and Insurance (CDRFI) in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
This analysis provides a better understanding of the ways in which countries are integrating climate and disaster risk finance and insurance (CDRFI) solutions in their efforts to formulate and implement National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)—as well as the missed opportunities.