LEG side event SBI 46

Dialogues

09 May 2017

18:30h - 20:00h

Bonn, Germany

Germany

conference room

English

Dialogues

LEG side event SBI 46

09 May 2017

18:30h - 20:00h

Bonn, Germany

Germany

conference room

English

Work of the LEG in supporting the LDCs on adaptation

The Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) organizes side events during the SB/COP sessions to discuss the experiences and progress made by the least developed countries (LDCs) in addressing adaptation, and the support provided to them. This side event will focus on the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans (NAPs) and on the national adaptation programmes of action (NAPAs).

Topics for the event

a) Vision of the LEG in supporting adaptation in the LDCs;

b) Addressing the SDGs through NAPs (the NAP-SDG iFrame);

c) Progress on NAPs and experience in accessing funding from the GCF for NAPs

d) Development benefits of adaptation to climate change;

e) Support to the LDCs on adaptation and the Paris Agreement

Speakers

Introduction

Mr. Abias Huongo
Chair of the LEG

Mr. Gebru Jember
Chair of the LDC Group

Ms. Beth Lavender

Member of the LEG

Progress and support

Mr. Benjamin Karmorh

Liberia

Mr. Clifford Polycarp
GCF Secretariat

Mr. Dustin Schinn

GEF Secretariat