This report provides a summary of the workshop on collaboration among regional centres and networks, held under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. The workshop was held in Apia, Samoa, from 2 to 5 March 2010. Discussions at the workshop focused on the roles of regional centres and networks, and on current practices and lessons learned with respect to existing collaborative action, as well as barriers and challenges regarding facilitating further collaboration among different entities at the regional level in order to assist Parties in the assessment of and planning for adaptation. The report includes a summary of key discussion points at the workshop, as well as a summary of steps that can be undertaken by Parties, relevant organizations and other stakeholders to address the needs and gaps identified during the workshop, and issues for follow-up and further consideration under the Nairobi work
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