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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.

July 11, 2022

A Great Year for National Adaptation Planning and the Network to Watch in 2022

A new sense of urgency for climate action is being felt all around the world. While reflecting on this year’s progress in our work, it’s clear that the momentum being built for climate action will continue into the new year and NAPs will have a big role to play.

December 22, 2021

Deep Roots for Resilient Communities: A nature-based solution helping Fiji adapt to climate change

by Christian Ledwell, IISD

Climate change poses major risks for Fiji’s communities, ecosystems and economy. Vetiver grass is playing a key role in the island nation’s climate adaptation plan—and its wide-ranging benefits are already having a positive effect.

November 26, 2020

Maras, Peru - December 23, 2013: A Peruvian family plowing the land close to the Moray Inca Terraces, near Maras, in the Sacred Valley, Peru. The Moray terraces are an archaeological site where the Incas built circular terraces believed to be used for studying crops. Local farmers, such as the family photographed, continue to develop agriculture activities in the area surrounding the site using traditional techniques.

Stories of Progress in NAP Processes in 2019

National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes are the foundation for effective adaptation action. The UN reports that 120 developing countries have now launched NAP processes. This article collects stories from 12 countries that—led by national governments—reached milestones in their NAP processes in 2019 as part of the global effort to build resilience in a changing climate.

December 18, 2019

Ten Stories of Progress in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes in 2018

Real progress in adaptation planning and action is taking place in many countries. This article highlights just 10 examples of this progress on NAP processes. It draws upon the work of the NAP Global Network and stories from colleagues from other programs and organizations working to build momentum in NAP processes.

February 09, 2019