Session IV: Parallel sessions

I.  Enhancing coordinated bilateral support for undertaking  the process to formulate and implement NAPs. NAP Global Network

The session aims to discuss and expound on existing bilateral support for the NAP process as well as the available support instruments. It also aims to explore how countries can improve the matchmaking of support needs and available offers, and to determine how the NAP Global Network can enhance coordinated support. A best practice example on donor coordination for climate change will be showcased.

Presentation material:

NAP Global Network: Coordinating Climate-Resilient Development

II. Civil society expectations on the national adaptation plan process. Southern Voices

The session will discuss the roles of civil society in the process to formulate and implement NAPs as well as showcase success stories of civil society engagement in national adaptation plans and programs.

Presentation material:

Joint principles for adaptation

III. Communicating NAPs to multiple stakeholders. Yale University

A discussion on how to leverage enhanced communications as a structural partner in the process to formulate and implement NAPs. Country experiences would help substantiate the discussion, particularly the discussion on how country specific communication strategies could support adaptation-planning efforts.

Presentation material:

Communicating NAPs to multiple stakeholders

IV. Meeting of the NAP technical working group. CI, GWP, ICIMOD, LEG

Meeting of a working group on supplements to the technical guidelines to explore coherence and integrated approaches and methods. Limited participation.