What Four Asia–Pacific Countries Are Learning About Reporting on Climate Change Adaptation

By Sonam Gyelpo (Bhutan), Paul Ezekiel M. Losaria (The Philippines), Teerapat Kamnuantip (Thailand), and Sandab Khim (Cambodia), Patrick Guerdat (NAP GN)

The end of 2026 marks a critical opportunity for countries under the Paris Agreement to report on their progress in addressing the impacts of climate change and share information on their commitments to adaptation actions.  Reporting and transparency sit at the heart of global sustainable development frameworks. They build trust between countries, track progress, and give governments the evidence they […]

How Countries Are Advancing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Across Their National Adaptation Plan Processes

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are a core 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, to understand how and for whom they are effective, and to inform adjustments based on evidence. Essentially, MEL systems generate insights on what works, what does not, and why, […]