Tag: Adaptation Planning

Adaptation in Biennial Transparency Reports: Frequently Asked Questions

By Jeffrey Qi and Emilie Beauchamp

Under the Paris Agreement’s Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF), countries have the option to report on climate change impacts and share information on adaptation efforts. As many countries are preparing their first Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), the NAP Global Network answers some common questions on how to prepare the adaptation chapter of the BTR and how they can leverage the outputs and results of the National Adaptation Plan processes.

Protecting Kune-Vaini Lagoon: Scaling up ecosystem-based adaptation in Albania’s oasis for migratory birds

The Kune-Vaini Lagoon System (KVLS) in northern Albania is an important ecological corridor for about 200 species of birds on their migration routes. Its rich ecosystems support local communities’ livelihoods, especially agriculture, fishing, and tourism. Because of climate change, this ecological wonder is under threat. But a project prioritized through the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process […]

Participants at the GST’s first TD roundtable on adaptation (Photo by IISD/ENB | Kiara Worth)

What We Heard From the Global Stocktake’s First Technical Dialogue on Adaptation

By Jeffrey Qi, Policy Analyst II, International Institute for Sustainable Development

June’s Bonn Climate Change Conference started an important part of the inaugural 2-year Global Stocktake under the Paris Agreement. What did participants say about climate change adaptation during the Global Stocktake’s first Technical Dialogue, and what does it mean for global adaptation ambition?

Manzini, Swaziland - 10/30/2019: Colorful market where local people and tourists buy crafts and souvenirs, household items, fruits and vegetables, traditional Swazi medicine. Eswatini, Africa

Eswatini Launches an Adaptation Outreach Programme

Building awareness of community adaptation action and Indigenous Knowledge systems for climate adaptation

Eswatini kicked off a short-term initiative to engage adaptation stakeholders from local communities in the country’s NAP process to both grow their capacities for adaptation action and to learn from their experiences in coping with the impacts of climate change.

Local residents of Cotonou enjoy their Monday afternoon at Obama Beach.

Scaling up Climate Resilience in Benin: The launch of the country’s first National Adaptation Plan

By Patrick Guerdat and Cesar Henrique Arrais | Videos and interviews by William Appolinaire TCHOKI and Fulbert ADJIMEHOSSOU

Submitted to UNFCCC on July 08, 2022, Benin’s first NAP defines a clear set of adaptation actions to enhance the resilience in eight key sectors: agriculture, water resources, health, coastal zones, forestry, energy, infrastructures and urban development, and tourism. We looked into some adaptation actions already successfully implemented in the country.

Scaling up Climate Resilience in Benin: The launch of the country’s first National Adaptation Plan

View the story Scaling up Climate Resilience in Benin: The launch of the country’s first National Adaptation Plan By Patrick Guerdat and Cesar Henrique ArraisVideos and interviews by William Appolinaire TCHOKI and Fulbert ADJIMEHOSSOU Thomas KPONOU, a teacher from the Aguégués lakeside community (located between Porto-Novo and Cotonou, Benin’s two largest cities) remembers the historic […]

Costa Rica Launches Its First National Adaptation Plan

Alongside the NAP, a new interactive story map platform on adaptation was launched

The NAP document establishes a roadmap to strengthen the country’s resilience to the impacts of climate change over the next five years.

Maquoketa Caves State Park - Fisheye View of the Forest

Addressing climate change through integrated responses

International Climate Initiative (IKI)

With more than 100 participants, the Virtual Peer Learning Summit served as an open space for showcasing experiences from international experts, country representatives and practitioners working on integrating adaptation, mitigation, and development approaches.