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 of the Global Environment Facility (GEF), UN agencies and other relevant research, academic and non-governmental organizations. 

The technical guidelines for the NAP process are available for download in the following languages:  

• English  (6952 kB) / lower resolution version for faster download available here (4218 kB)
• French (7284 kB)  / lower resolution version for faster download available here (3874 kB)
• Portuguese  (4950 kB)

Hard copies are available through the UNFCCC secretariat. Please contact leghelp_at_unfccc.int

An interactive version will be available through the NAP Central, the common information system - Coming soon!

The NAP Expo took place on 9 June 2013 in Bonn, Germany. Using the NAP technical guidelines, the NAP Expo provided information on the NAP process, providing a platform for sharing, and offering a forum for questions and answers, and the exchange of ideas. More information.

The initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs by LDC Parties were adopted by the COP at its seventeenth session (decision 5/CP.17, paragraph 6). They elaborate four elements that are indicative of the activities that can be undertaken in the development of NAPs, depending on national circumstances, and determined by LDC Parties.

The initial guidelines are contained in the annex to decision 5/CP.17, and are available in all six UN languages.

Download the initial guidelines for the formulation of NAPs by language:

• English (121 kB)
• French  (18 kB)
• Spanish (103 kB)
• All UN languages (under decision 5/CP.17)

• Publication: ''The NAP process: a brief overview''

This booklet summarizes key principles and features of the NAP process and reflects some insights from the LEG on possible ways to undertake the process in LDCs and other developing countries.

The publication is available in different languages:

• English  (1627 kB)
• French  (1726 kB)
• Portuguese (1718 kB)