Objective

The event aims to identify ideas and suggestions of how meaningful and impactful adaptation action can be implemented to adjust the course of action in NAP implementation. It also aims to identify the support needs of countries in implementing NAPs, provide insights on the best strategies for accessing support for the implementation of NAPs, and provide a pathway to impactful planning and implementation of adaptation actions in the Least Developed Countries, Small Island Developing States, and other vulnerable developing countries towards the transformation needed to achieve climate resilience.

Speakers

• Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, UNFCCC;
• H.E. Mr. Mahamat Abdelkerim Hanno, Minister of Environment, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Chad (tbc);
• H.E. Mr. Mohammed bin Mubarak Bin Dainah, Minister of Oil and Environment and Special Envoy for Climate Affairs, Bahrain;
• H.E. Ms. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga, Secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Philippines;
• Ms. Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director, GCF;
• H.E. Mr. Collins Nzovu, Minister of Green Economy and Environment, Zambia;
• H.E. Mr. Simon Kilepa, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change, Papua New Guinea;
• Ms. Rabab Fatima, Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, UN-OHRLLS;
• Mr. Mikko Ollikainen, Head, Adaptation Fund.

The high-level event will be moderated by Dr. Jo Puri (Jyotsna), Associate Vice President, IFAD.