Session III: Parallel thematic sessions on the NAP process

I. Experiences, key lessons, and gaps and needs as countries embark on the NAP process. Moderated by Madelene Diouf Sarr, Senegal  (15 mins each, 45 mins discussion)

• Binita Bhattarai & Ananda Raj Pokharel, Nepal. Experience with local adaptation plans
• Julie Amoroso, Philippines. Gender considerations in the NAP process
• Heng Chan Thoeun, Cambodia. A road map for the NAP process in Cambodia
• Alejandra Martinez, Peru. Capacity needs from a non-LDC
• Sato Ichiro, Japan. JICA. support for climate change adaptation in Indonesia
• Discussion

II. Multiple stakeholder dialogue: Effective institutional arrangements for NAP formulation and implementation. Moderated by Aarjan Dixit, CARE International (15 mins each, 45 mins discussion)

• Fredrick Kossam, Malawi. Experiences in initiating multi stakeholder engagement for the NAP process in Malawi 
• Bamali, Togo. Experience with launching the NAP process in Togo
• Mariana Roja-Laserna, Colombia. Pilot adaptation projects in Colombia
• Vositha Wijenayake, CANSA/Southern Voices. Effective engagement of civil society in the NAP process
• John Furlow, USA. USAID support for adaptation planning
• Discussion

III. Framing adaptation plans: pros and cons of integrated, sectoral, regional approaches. Moderated by Thinley Namgyel, LEG member, Bhutan (15 mins each, 45 mins discussion)

• Brian Phillips, Vanuatu. Pathways for integrating climate change adaptation and disaster risk management
• Abdelrahman Mohmed Tahir, Sudan. From sector- and State-based assessments to the national adaptation plan
• Ephraim Shitima, Zambia. Experiences in framing adaptation from PPCR activities in Zambia
• Kirsi Mäkinen, Finland. Experience with the Finnish national adaptation strategy
• Andreas Vetter, Germany. Experience and lessons in integration from the German Adaptation Strategy
• Discussion

IV. Science policy interaction aiming for effective decision making. Where do we stand and what is needed? Moderated by Jan Verhagen, LEG member, Netherlands (15 mins each, 45 mins discussion)

• Mosuoe Letuma, Lesotho. Capacity development plan for adaptation to climate variability and change in Lesotho – strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks
• Karen Silverwood-Cope, Brazil. Brazil’s strategy for the NAP
• Maxx Dilley, WMO. Effective use of climate information in supporting adaptation planning
• Nand Kishor Agrawal, ICIMOD. Experiences from the Hindu Kush Himalayan region
• Discussion