Session IX: Plenary report back from thematic rapportuers

Chair: Matti Nummelin

Reports from rapporteurs from the LEG and the AC NAP Task Force on the following based on presentations and discussions during the Expo – each to present 5 main bullets, and these will contribute to a report of the Expo:

Lessons learned

  • Key lessons from NAPAs and other adaptation efforts

Experiences

  • Technical guidelines and support– progress with supplementary materials, experience with integrated and sectoral approaches, additional needs
  • NAP Central advisory group summary on sharing and managing data and information in support NAP processes
  • Experiences with laying the ground work and launching of NAP processes – emerging best practices and remaining needs

Gaps and needs

  • Gaps and needs in technical and institutional capacity and how these can be addressed
  • Relevant experiences and gaps and needs for the implementation national adaptation plans

Best practices

  • Approaches for effective science and fact-based decision-making and policy
  • New opportunities for action and support to the NAP processes in developing countries
  • Approaches for effective participation by all relevant stakeholders in the NAP process

Location: Date: August 9, 2014 Time: 4:45 pm - 6:00 pm