By Patrick Saint-Pré, Communications Consultant
Over the past 20 years, Haiti has been one of the three countries most affected by extreme weather events, which are likely to increase given the current rate of global warming. In an attempt to resolve this situation, Haiti launched a NAP process in August 2019 to increase the resilience of the country’s strategic economic sectors.
Highlights and images of main proceedings for November 8 at COP 26
This event brought together donors and developing countries to discuss adaptation progress and needs, as well as announcements of new funding to increase support for developing countries in achieving their adaptation goals.
Canada, Germany, the United States, Ireland, and the United Kingdom announced funding to support national adaptation planning and action in developing countries at COP26.
Leveraging the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process
In the case of the 19 countries who are receiving guidance from the NAP Global Network in building their first ADCOM, a common theme emerges as they continuously refer to and leverage the country’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process.
An independent evaluation of the work accomplished with funding from the United States Department of State (USDS) from 2015 to 2020 was conducted to assess progress and provide recommendations for how the NAP Global Network should move forward. FInd out how we did!
Anne Hammill, Senior Director, Resilience Program, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Progress takes many forms. How can we transform adaptation planning and decision-making systems to reduce harm and loss in the face of climate change? Here’s what we’ve learned so far.
New progress report looks back at achievements from December 2019 to November 2020
Look back at what the NAP Global Network achieved from December 2019 to November 2020 with its partners in developing countries.
By Huy Nguyen, Climate Change Specialist, Vietnam
Conducting interviews with private enterprises to identify the barriers in private sector participation in the NAP process.
Interview with Daniel Morchain, IISD
An interview with Policy Advisor Daniel Morchain, IISD, on his work in preparing the installation of an early warning system that will help climate-proof Colombia’s water supply system.
By Angie Dazé
As finance for climate change adaptation is scaled up, there is a real opportunity to promote human rights and gender equality in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement. However, without careful consideration, there is also a real risk that these investments will not benefit those who need them most—vulnerable people in communities on […]