Objective
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Expected Result
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Activity
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Product/Output/ Activity Type
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Timing
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Objective 1: Provide technical guidance and support to the national adaptation (NAP) process in LDCs
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The LDCs are effectively supported in the launching of, and in making progress under, their NAP process
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Develop and disseminate a quick guide to the guidelines for NAPs, including a glossary of commonly used terms and answers to frequently asked questions on NAPs, in English, French and Portuguese
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Product
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Publication by June 2014
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Develop materials for use by countries at national levels on awareness and training activities in the NAP process
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Technical materials
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August 2014
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Organize NAP Expo in 2014
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Event
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August 2014
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Develop a learning guide and e-learning resources for NAPs for use in the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) training on NAPs
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Training guide
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August 2014
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Respond to individual requests from Parties for support on the NAP process, including through the provision of comments and feedback on draft NAPs, and the sharing of experience and lessons learned
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Technical support
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Upon request
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Continue to compile and analyse support needs for the NAP process, on an ongoing basis, including through questionnaires to Parties during the subsidiary body sessions and other relevant events
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Information in LEG reports
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Ongoing
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Collaboration with a wide range of organizations leads to coordinated and effective support to the LDCs on NAPs
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Collaborate with a wide range of organizations through various modalities, such as technical meetings, and sharing of relevant information and materials on the NAP process
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Collaboration
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Ongoing
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Prepare and disseminate an information paper on how the NAP process can be supported in the LDCs
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Information paper
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April 2014
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Conduct regional training workshops on NAPs for the LDCs
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Training workshops
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2014-2015
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Objective 2:
Provide support to the LDCs on the preparation, revision/update and implementation of NAPAs
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The LDCs are effectively supported in the implementation of NAPAs
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Continue to invite the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and its agencies, relevant organizations and experts to the LEG meetings and events to explore the issues faced by some LDCs in implementing NAPAs, and to provide information to the SBI on ways and means to address these issues, with a view to enhancing the implementation of NAPAs
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Information in LEG reports
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Ongoing
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The LDCs are assisted in the preparation, revision and update of their NAPAs
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Respond to individual requests for support in the preparation, revision and update of NAPAs, including through the provision of comments and feedback on draft NAPAs and draft revised and updated NAPAs, and the sharing of experiences and lessons learned
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Technical support
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Upon request
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Objecitve 3:
Support knowledge management and outreach in supporting adaptation planning, prioritization and implementation in the LDCs
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The LDCs are effectively supported through enhanced access to the best available information useful for their adaptation efforts
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Continue to further develop NAP Central to serve as a universally accessible web-based central repository and hub for information pertinent to the NAP process
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Full prototype
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June 2014
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Revise methodologies for capturing and sharing best practices and lessons learned in the LDCs
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Methodologies
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June 2014
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Prepare and disseminate the third volume of the publication on best practices and lessons learned in addressing adaptation in the LDCs in English, French and Portuguese
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Publication
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October 2014
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Communicate complementary key information to the LDCs, through regular notes, in response to key concerns (such as on accessing funding under the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF)), in cooperation with the GEF and its agencies
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Information notes
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Ongoing
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Objective 4: Provide guidance and advice on the integration of adaptation into development planning and on strengthening gender-related considerations and considerations regarding vulnerable communities in adaptation planning and implementation in the LDCs
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The LDCs are effectively assisted in their efforts to integrate gender-related considerations and considerations regarding vulnerable communities in adaptation
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Complete and disseminate an information paper on strengthening gender considerations in adaptation planning and implementation in the LDCs
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Publication
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April 2014
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Develop and disseminate an information paper on strengthening considerations regarding vulnerable communities in adaptation planning and implementation in the LDCs
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Publication
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November 2014
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Objective 5:
Promote the quality and achievement of results through support for the monitoring and evaluation of progress, effectiveness and gaps in the context of NAPAs, NAPs and the LDC work programme in the LDCs
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Support for monitoring the impact and effectiveness of efforts to address vulnerability is provided
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Develop a technical paper describing the tool for monitoring and evaluation of progress, effectiveness and gaps (the PEG M&E Tool)
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Technical paper
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June 2014
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Compile and analyse information to monitor progress and effectiveness, and identify gaps in the implementation of NAPAs, the LDC work programme and NAPs
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Compilation, monitoring and analysis
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Ongoing
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Convene a meeting involving representatives of Parties, the GEF and its agencies, and other relevant organizations with the assistance of the secretariat in order to take stock of the work of the LEG before June 2015
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Meeting
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By June 2015
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Objective 6:
Support the implementation of the LDC work programme
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Implementation of the LDC work programme is effectively facilitated
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Develop and disseminate an information paper on examples of the application of adaptation technologies in adaptation planning and implementation, in collaboration with the Technology Executive Committee
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Information paper
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November 2014
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Continue to elaborate with the GEF and its agencies and other organizations on ways to support the LDCS in implementing the LDC work programme, including through ways proposed in the report on 21st meeting of the LEG
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Technical support
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Ongoing
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Objective 7: Promote synergy of adaptation related efforts under the Convention
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Coherence in support to the LDCs is promoted under the Convention, regionally and with other multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs)
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Complete and disseminate a technical paper on regional synergy in addressing adaptation in the LDCs
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Technical paper
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June 2014
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Complete and disseminate a technical paper on synergy among MEAs in addressing adaptation in the LDCs
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Technical paper
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October 2014
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Continue collaboration with the Adaptation Committee, including on revision of methodologies for capturing and sharing best practices and lessons learned, and further development of NAP Central, NAP Expo, training on NAPs, and the Adaptation Committee task force on NAPs
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Collaboration
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Ongoing
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Participate in the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage associated with Climate Change Impacts as mandated by decision 2/CP.19
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Collaboration
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Ongoing
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Continue collaboration with other bodies under the Convention, including the Technology Executive Committee, the Standing Committee on Finance, the Consultative Group of Experts on National Communications from Parties not included in Annex I to the Convention
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Collaboration
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Ongoing
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