The Nairobi work programme is a 5 year programme (2005-2010) implemented by Parties, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, the private sector, communities and other stakeholders.

Its objective is to assist all Parties, in particular developing countries, including the least developed countries and small island developing States to:

• improve their understanding and assessment of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change;
• make informed decisions on practical adaptation actions and measures to respond to climate change on a sound scientific, technical and socio-economic basis, taking into account current and future climate change and variability.

The Nairobi work programme is undertaken under the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA) of the UNFCCC. The SBSTA encourages active engagement of adaptation stakeholders in the implementation of the Nairobi work programme under mandated programme activities and work areas. The NWP disseminates knowledge and information on adaptation including outcomes of programme implementation and action by partners as widely as possible through a variety of knowledge resources and publications.  

Negotiations and Decisions

Programme Activities and Work Areas

Partners and Action Pledges

Calls for Action

Workshops and Meetings

Knowledge Resources and Publications