Parallel session 8C: Lessons learned from the NAPAs (GEF/LDCF, LDC Group)

Moderator: Gebru Jember Endalew (LDC Chair, Ethiopia)

Synopsis: The session will focus on the experience, best practices and lessons learned in the implementation of national adaptation programme of action (NAPAs). Examples will be provided in addressing vulnerabilities in agriculture and food security, water resources and on early warning systems.

Topics:

• Best practices and lessons learned from the NAPAs (Gebru Jember, LDC Chair, Ethiopia)
• Lessons learned under the LDCF (Katya Kuang-Idba, GEF Secretariat)
• Experience from the implementation NAPA projects under the LDCF
  • Agriculture and food security (Hussein Gadain, FAO)
  • Early warning systems (Jean Ngamini, UNDP)
  • Emerging outcomes and benefits from the NAPA projects (Rohini Kohli, UNDP)
• Discussions on how to build the lessons