The 50^th meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group took place in Nairobi, Kenya, from 24 to 27 August 2026. It included discussion on the Group’s progress in implementing its work programme for 2026–2027, as well as discussions with the Chair of the Least Developed Countries Group on commemorating 25 years since the establishment of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group, the least developed countries work programme and the Least Developed Countries Fund, and with representatives of the Adaptation Fund, the Global Environment Facility and the Green Climate Fund and relevant organizations on providing support to the least developed countries for formulating and implementing national adaptation plans. This report presents information on the status of, and the provision of technical guidance and support for, the formulation and implementation of national adaptation plans in the least developed countries; ongoing activities of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group in supporting the least developed countries, particularly in the context of national adaptation plans; the Group’s integration of a gender perspective into its work; and the Group’s collaboration with other UNFCCC constituted bodies and relevant organizations.