NAP Technical Guidelines are available in several languages, along with associated summary products, and supplementary materials. The COP requested the LDC Expert Group (LEG) to elaborate technical guidelines for the NAP process based on the initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs, and to arrange a review of these technical guidelines (decision 5/CP.17, paragraphs 15-16). The LEG organized a review meeting from 29 to 31 October 2012 in Bonn, Germany, to review a draft of the guidelines. The meeting was attended by experts and representatives…
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National Adaptation Plans 2018
The progress in National Adaptation Plans for 2018 can be seen in this publication produced by the LEG based on the information paper prepared for consideration of SBI 49. Download a copy here.
Continue ReadingConsiderations regarding vulnerable groups,communities and ecosystems in the context of the national adaptation plans
The Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) is mandated to provide technical guidance and advice on considerations regarding vulnerable communities within LDC Parties. (Decision 6/CP.16, paragraph 2c) This paper is prepared with wide inputs from the partner organizations to the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and climate change. Download a copy of the publication here.
Continue ReadingOpen NAP Brief
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.
Continue ReadingStrengthening gender considerations in adaptation planning and implementation in the least developed countries
The main focus of this paper is to provide views and experiences on strengthening gender consideration in adaptation planning and implementation in the least developed countries (LDCs). It draws on the experiences gained from the national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs), and other initiatives, with a view to informing future adaptation efforts by LDCs and collaborating partners in the formulation and implementation of national adaptation plans. The paper discusses gender in the context of adaptation to climate change, presents sample…
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