This report provides a summary of the four expert meetings, three at the regional level and one for small island developing States, held in the context of thematic area 2 of the work programme to consider approaches to address loss and damage associated with climate change impacts in developing countries that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. The meetings took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 13 to 15 June 2012; Mexico City, Mexico, from 23 to 25 July 2012; Bangkok, Thailand, from 27 to 29 August 2012; and Bridgetown, Barbados, from 9 to 11 October 2012, respectively. The report includes an overview of the issues discussed at the meetings, including gaps, needs and challenges, as well as region-specific issues related to the impacts of climate change, and possible areas for further action in addressing loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change at different levels