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 (coming soon)
• Portuguese (coming soon)

Hard copies are available through the UNFCCC secretariat.

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

The NAP Expo will take place on 9 June 2013 in Bonn, Germany. Using the NAP technical guidelines, the NAP Expo will provide information on the NAP process, provide a platform for sharing, and offer 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 should be determined by LDC Parties.

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

• English  (1627 kB)
• French (coming soon)
• Portuguese (coming soon)