Nairobi work programme (NWP): Partners, Action Pledges and Experts Database

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Title	Promoting the development and dissemination of methods and tools for assessment and improvement of Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) planning, measures and actions, including integration with sustainable development
Partner	International Union for Conservation of Nature (World Conservation Union , IUCN)
Date of submission	01/05/2009
Description	IUCN Action pledge The action pledge refers to the thematic area of the Nairobi work programme on Adaptation planning and practices. In particular, IUCN pledges to: Promote the development and dissemination of tools and methods for ecosystem-based adaptation Implement ecosystem-based adaptation projects Collect and disseminate information on ecosystem-based adaptation Further communication and dialogue amidst multiple stakeholders on ecosystem-based adaptation, from national to international level
Action pledge updates
01/09/2009	IUCN Action pledge update. Developing and disseminating methods and tools Developing practical tool kits in support of adaptation planning and implementation. This update was provided as a contribution to and is summarised in the Nairobi work programme publication "Action Pledges: Making a difference on the ground. A synthesis of outcomes, good practices, lessons learned and future challenges and opportunities".
25/09/2010	Climate change and development project update
25/09/2010	Ecosystems and Livelihoods Adaptation Network (ELAN) update
25/09/2010	Mangroves for the Future (MFF) initiative update
25/09/2010	Water and Nature Initiative (WANI) update
Further information	IUCN climate change initiative http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/iucnclimate_change_april_2009__final.pdf Mangroves for the Future Initiative http://www.mangrovesforthefuture.org/index.html Water and Nature Initiative http://www.fsd.nl/naturevaluation/71524 CHRISTAL tool http://www.cristaltool.org/ CHANGE toolkit http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/water/resources/toolkits/?1138/Change-adaptation-of-water-resources-management-to-climate-change
Regional focus	Africa and the Arab States Asia and the Pacific
Sector	Oceans and coastal areas Terrestrial ecosystems
Adaptation delivery activity	Capacity building Communications and awareness-raising Knowledge management Pilot adaptation programmes/projects Training
NWP work area	Adaptation planning and practices Methods and tools
Target group	Academics Communities Policy makers Practitioners

Organizations, institutions and private sector companies at all levels and in a wide range of sectors can become engaged with the NWP by becoming a partner and making Action Pledges. Information about how organizations can become engaged with work on adaptation under the NWP can be found here.

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