Activities

The current (second) phase of activities, June 2008 to December 2010, is detailed in document FCCC/SBSTA/2008/6, para. 10-74. The summary of the results of the implementation of the NWP during its second phase are available in document FCCC/SBSTA/2010/10.

The first phase of activities, up to June 2008, were detailed in document FCCC/SBSTA/2006/11.  The summary of the results of the implementation of the NWP during its first phase are available in document FCCC/SBSTA/2008/12.

The NWP is structured around nine work areas, consistent with the action-oriented sub-themes of Decision 2/CP.11.  All of these work areas are vital for increasing the ability of countries to adapt.

The full set of information on activities and resources for each work area is available from the links below

1. Methods and tools 
2. Data and observations 
3. Climate modelling, scenarios and downscaling 
4. Climate related risks and extreme events
5. Socio-economic information
6. Adaptation planning and practices
7. Research
8. Technologies for adaptation
9. Economic diversification

• Enhanced capacity at international, regional, national, sectoral and local levels to further identify and understand impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation responses, and to select and implement practical, effective and high priority adaptation actions
• Improved information and advice to the Conference of the Parties (COP) and its subsidiary bodies on the scientific, technical and socio-economic aspects of impacts, vulnerability and adaptation, including facilitating the implementation of decision 1/CP.10, where relevant
• Enhanced development, dissemination and use of knowledge from practical adaptation activities
• Enhanced cooperation among Parties, relevant organizations, business, civil society and decision makers, aimed at enhancing their ability to manage climate change risks
• Enhanced integration of actions to adapt to climate change with those to achieve sustainable development.