This brief introduces the Open NAP initiative of the LEG and describes how the Open NAPs are closely connected to other work areas of the LEG. It presents a case on how countries can advance NAPs using this approach and how countries can take leverage support from multiple actors through this initiative. The brief is available online and can be downloaded through this link.
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Geographically, Guatemala is located in the Central American isthmus between the Pacific and Atlantic ocean, the usual route of the hurricanes and tropical storms of the Caribbean thus making it a direct target of extreme events, both from exacerbated El Nino and La Nina phenomenon which either cause extreme flooding or droughts and extreme temperature variations. Given the condition of high vulnerability of the country, climate change represents an additional and disproportionate burden. In order to move towards sustainable development,…
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) shared its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to NAP Central on the 14th of November 2019, making it the 16th country to communicate its NAP to UNFCCC. As an island state and as a country already facing the brunt of climate changes, the country puts high premium on climate change adaptation. The process to formulate and implement NAPs presents itself as a golden opportunity to catalyse the mainstreaming of CCA into planning and budgeting and…
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Grenada is the the 15th country to share its National Adaptation Plans in NAP Central. As climate change adaptation is a priority for the Government of Grenada, their National Adaptation Plan (NAP) 2017-2021 will provide a strategic, coordinating framework for building climate resilience in Grenada. It will guide the various stakeholders in understanding the country’s risks and vulnerabilities from climate change as well as the appropriate actions in addressing those risks. It is also intended to help development partners identify resilience building…
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