2019 was a year of profile and political support for adaptation. The UN reports that 120 developing countries have launched NAP processes. The Global Commission on Adaptation launched its flagship report, marking the beginning of a “Year of Action” that aims to accelerate ambitious adaptation action around the world. The UN Secretary General prioritized resilience and […]
The climate is changing. Impacts are being felt, and adjustments today and in the future are necessary. More and more countries are defining and addressing their medium- and long-term climate adaptation priorities through National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. The NAP Global Network was created to support developing countries in advancing their NAP processes, and help […]
The climate is changing. Impacts are being felt, and adjustments today and in the future are necessary. More and more countries are defining and addressing their medium- and long-term climate adaptation priorities through National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. The NAP Global Network was created to support developing countries in advancing their NAP processes, and help […]
Reporting and transparency, especially on adaptation, are foundational elements of global sustainable development frameworks such as the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The information reported fosters accountability and trust between parties, tracks progress, and informs decision making and planning. This report examines information related to progress on adaptation and […]
This is the NAP Global Network Secretariat’s seventh progress report. It highlights the Network’s activities and achievements from January 1 to December 31, 2024, as well as sharing stories of change documenting the results of our support.
The NAP Global Network prepared this analytical report to provide insights into and practical examples of progress reporting with the intent to encourage its adoption as an integral part of countries’ NAP processes. Based on a review of NAP progress reports, this report analyzes various methods countries use to track their adaptation progress and highlights important lessons and good practices.
Bangkok, Thailand, September 29 – From September 29 to 30, the Government of Thailand is hosting a regional dialogue for seven Asia-Pacific countries on climate change adaptation and the importance of continuous tracking, assessment, and learning activities to strengthen climate resilience against their unique vulnerabilities and risks. On the sidelines of the 9th Asia-Pacific Adaptation […]
Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are a critical component of both the national adaptation plan (NAP) process and the NAP document. They are designed to assess whether adaptation strategies are achieving their intended outcomes, understand how and for whom they are effective and inform necessary adjustments based on evidence. Not only is MEL a […]
Climate change drives ecosystem and biodiversity loss, while ecosystem degradation undermines efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Actions to protect and restore biodiversity and ecosystems, such as nature-based solutions (NbS) and ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), can support climate adaptation and resilience. National adaptation plans (NAPs) offer a strategic framework for mainstreaming, mandating, and scaling […]
This session focused on showcasing the extent to which NbS and EbA have been taken up in countries’ NAP processes, based on the recent report published by the NAP Global Network Secretariat on tracking progress on NbS in NAP processes.