What are the objectives of the NAP Expo?
The overall objective of the NAP Expo is to advance the formulation and implementation of NAPs by serving as a forum where different countries, organizations and other relevant actors can interact and exchange experiences on NAPs. Specific objectives include the following:
(a) To update stakeholders on the latest guidance on the technical and financial aspects to advance the formulation and implementation of NAPs;
(b) To discuss country experiences, best practices, lessons learned, gaps and needs and information on support provided and received in relation to the process to formulate and implement NAPs;
(c) To offer a platform for countries to interact with the GCF and others providing support for NAPs, as a means to improve access to financing for NAPs.
Who will attend?
Representatives of Parties to the UNFCCC, UN, international and bilateral organizations, agencies, centers and programmes, experts, scientists, academia and members of civil society.
Main topics for this year
• Assessing vulnerability and risk
• Designing implementation strategies while taking into account vertical and horizontal integration, and different pathways over time
• Financial support for the formulation and implementation of NAPs;
• Systematic observations, monitoring and evaluation, and learning from experience from past climate shocks
