These resources from the NAP Global Network and links to other relevant sources provide background information and tools relevant to the NAP process.
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.
How Timor-Leste Is Using the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process to Scale Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)
This case study discusses how the Timor-Leste government has adopted Ecosystem-based adaptation as a guiding principle in its NAP process to connect ecosystem protection and climate action. It will also share lessons for other countries seeking to use the NAP process to mainstream and implement EbA.
sNAPshot | Monitoring and Evaluation in the NAP Process: Opportunities, challenges and emerging solutions
This Overview Brief explores the topic of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. It focuses on key opportunities, challenges and lessons learned by developing countries in the design and implementation of M&E systems of adaptation, highlighting solutions to address those challenges. This sNAPshot is the first of a series exploring […]
sNAPshot | Getting Started on Vertical Integration: Linking national and sub-national adaptation planning processes
This Overview Brief introduces the topic of vertical integration, the process of linking national and sub-national adaptation planning through the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. A number of separate sNAPshot briefs will provide further detail on approaches specific countries have taken to vertical integration in NAPs. The following sNAPshot country briefs provide further detail on approaches individual […]
sNAPshot | Domestic Public Finance for Implementation of NAPs
The NAP Global Network’s Targeted Topics Forum on Financing NAPs: Options for Implementation explored the wide range of financing sources and mechanisms that can be used to support the implementation of NAPs. This Overview Brief introduces the topic of using domestic public finance for the implementation of NAP processes. The following sNAPshot country briefs provide further detail […]
sNAPshot | Initiating sector integration of adaptation considerations
This Overview Brief introduces the topic of sector integration and different ways to initiate it in the NAP process.
Overview Brochure: Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development
Learn about the NAP Global Network’s niche, objectives and activities in this two-page brochure.
Technical guidelines for the national adaptation plan process
Developed by the Least Developed Countries Experts Group (LEG) at the request of the COP, the Technical guidelines for the national adaptation plan process provide comprehensive guidance on the NAP process and each of its elements.