These resources from the NAP Global Network and links to other relevant sources provide background information and tools relevant to the NAP process.
Video | Adaptation Communications: Scaling Up Climate Resilience
Learn how a country’s Adaptation Communications (ADCOMs) will be used to show the progress of their adaptation efforts and identify where support is needed.
Adaptation Communications: Frequently Asked Questions
by Anne Hammill and Christian Ledwell, NAP Global Network Secretariat
The NAP Global Network Secretariat is currently supporting 19 country partners prepare adaptation communications under the UNFCCC and these are the most common questions that have emerged from this work.
Zimbabwe’s Initial Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
This Initial Adaptation Communication has been prepared to increase the visibility and profile of adaptation and to reflect progress on climate change mainstreaming pursuant to reducing the vulnerability of the country’s socio-economic sectors to the unprecedented impacts of climate change.
Saint Lucia’s First Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)
This AdCom sets out in some detail Saint Lucia’s progress and continuing needs in climate adaptation.
Saint Lucia’s First National Adaptation Plan Progress Report
This National Adaptation Plan (NAP) progress report presents the progress that Saint Lucia has made on adaptation action since the launch of the country’s NAP (2018–2028). It highlights the nexus between planned and implemented adaptation actions in Saint Lucia under its NAP and the commitments outlined in its recently updated nationally determined contribution.
Jamaica’s Adaptation Communication
Jamaica’s Adaptation Communication represents an opportunity to communicate progress in national adaptation action, and critically, highlight the gaps that remain in adaptation, finance, technical capacity, and technology. It will be used as a basis for guiding “coherent and enhanced support” for adaptation action that is to be provided to developing countries by highlighting some of Jamaica’s current and projected adaptation priorities and, implementation and support needs.
Adaptation Communication for Antigua and Barbuda
This AdCom captures information on the key climatic drivers and their impacts on Antigua and Barbuda. th
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.
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.
Primera Comunicación sobre la Adaptación de México ante la Covención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático
Secretaría de Medio Ambiente y Recursos Naturales (SEMARNAT) y Instituto Nacional de Ecología y Cambio Climático (INECC), Gobierno de México
Este documento integra los avances, retos y oportunidades que desarrolla e identifica México en materia de adaptación al cambio climático.
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.
The Kingdom of Eswatini’s Initial Adaptation Communication to the UNFCCC
The Kingdom of Eswatini
This AdCom presents a comprehensive overview of the actions taken by Eswatini to address the impacts of climate change, such as flood control, irrigation systems, climate-proofed infrastructure, and strengthening protected areas. Government departments, NGOs, farmers groups, and the private sector have helped to implement adaptation actions.
Republic of Namibia: First Adaptation Communication
Namibia's Climate Change Adaptation Communication to the UNFCCC
Namibia’s first Adaptation Communication showcases those climate change adaptation actions still in need of support, and the progress the country has made thus far in the implementation of its adaptation programmes.