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The national adaptation plan (NAP) process was established under the Cancun Adaptation Framework (CAF). It enables Parties to formulate and implement national adaptation plans (NAPs) as a means of identifying medium- and long-term adaptation needs and developing and implementing strategies and programmes to address those needs. It is a continuous, progressive and iterative process which follows a country-driven, gender-sensitive, participatory and fully transparent approach.



Outlook to SBI 38


 




 
Technical guidelines for the NAP process, prepared by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) and based on the initial guidelines adopted at COP18
Information particularly relevant for least developed country Parties that are in the process of preparing and implementing NAPs
Information particularly relevant for non-LDC developing country Parties that are in the process of preparing and implementing NAPs
An event to catalyse the launching of the NAP process. Conducted by the LDC Expert Group and supported by the secretariat in collaboration with relevant organizations
A number of databases, incuding long-standing coping strategies from communities that have had to adapt to specific hazards or climate conditions
Guidelines, brochures, best practices and other publications relevant to LDC Parties and on adaptation at large
Access to data, information and knowledge on adaptation to all relevant stakeholders that are developing adaptation plans
Information on countries’ progress in formulating and implementing NAPs, including remaining gaps and needs
Programmes developed by organizations and agencies to facilitate technical and financial support for the NAP process


Outlook to SBI 38
 

The SBI will consider views from Parties on their experiences with guidelines for NAPs when taking stock of, and if necessary revising, the guidelines. National adaptation plans are item 9 on the SBI 38 agenda.

The documents prepared for the session are:

  • A miscellaneous document of submissions from Parties and relevant organizations on experience with the application of the guidelines for the NAP process for the LDC Parties (FCCC/SBI/2013/MISC.2).
  • A synthesis report on experience with the application of the guidelines for the NAP process in the LDC Parties. Note by the secretariat (coming soon).
  • Report on the 23rd meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group. Note by the secretariat (FCCC/SBI/2013/8).



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