These resources from the NAP Global Network and links to other relevant sources provide background information and tools relevant to the NAP process.
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.
Advancing Gender-Responsive Climate Action
2021 ADB Asia and the Pacific Virtual Gender Forum
This knowledge lab explored how countries can pursue gender-responsive NAP processes and the extent to which gender is currently being integrated into NDC documents.
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.
Liberia’ s First Adaptation Communication to UNFCCC
This ADCOM provides a summary of Liberia’s national circumstances with respect to the current climate and projections of future trends; and reviews the country’s climate vulnerability, risks and impacts
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.
Infographic | Supporting Gender-Responsive National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes
Updates from the NAP Global Network
Since 2017, we have partnered with governments in 13 countries to support the integration of gender considerations in their NAP processes. At the same time, we share learning and synthesize progress in integrating gender in NAP processes.
Ghana’s Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Led by the Ghanaian Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] under the auspices of the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
Ghana’s first Adaptation Communication (AdCom) takes stock of what has been done and what has been achieved; it also looks at existing gaps and what else needs to be accomplished to consolidate Ghana’s adaptation gains going forward.
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.
Accelerating Climate-Resilient Recovery
NAP Global Network Progress Report 2020-2021
This progress report on the NAP Global Network’s activities from December 2020 to November 2021 highlights our work to support developing countries’ efforts on national adaptation planning and action.
Gender and Human Rights Analysis
Ensuring a gender-responsive National Adaptation Plan in the Republic of the Marshall Islands
This report explores ways in which the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) could advance its gender equality and human rights objectives through its efforts on climate change adaptation.
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.
Nigeria’s Adaptation Communication to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Republic of Nigeria
This AdCom will enable the increase in visibility and profile of adaptation alongside its balance with mitigation, strengthen adaptation action and support for developing countries, provide input to the global stock take, assess progress made in achieving the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and enhance learning and understanding of adaptation needs and actions.