17 May 2016, 18:30-20:00, Room Kaminzimmer

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 focused 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) LEG work programme for 2016–2017

c) Progress made by the LDCs on the formulation of NAPs;

d) Support provided to the LDCs on adaptation;

e) Gaps and needs related to technical support for the LDCs in the post Paris era.

 Speakers

Introduction

Mr. Abias Huongo
Chair of the LEG

Mr. Tosi Mpanu-Mpanu
Chair of the LDC Group

Ms. Beth Lavender

Member of the LEG

Progress and support

Mr. Rawleston Moore
GEF Secretariat

Mr. Juan Hoffmaister
GCF Secretariat

Mr. Adao Soares Barbosa

Timor-Leste

Mr. Benjamin Karmorh

Liberia