1. Opening and welcome

2. Adoption of the agenda

    AC26/AA/2 - Provisional agenda and annotations                                                                       

Summary outcome

The agenda was adopted as presented.

3. Organization of work 

Summary outcome

The organization of work for the meeting was agreed as proposed.

4. Report back on accomplished and finalized work

AC26/REP/4 - Summary report on AC participation at the NAP Expo 2024

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome

The AC took note of the information on accomplished and finalized work and agreed to take into account relevant lessons learned.

The AC agreed to:

• Continue to compile methodologies for assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of adaptation and support, jointly with the LEG and in collaboration with the SCF;
• At AC 27, provide advice to the NWP and its partner organizations on how to engage in the AC’s work, taking into account its 2025-2027 flexible workplan;
• Start to engage with the LEG as early as possible on the organization of the NAP Expo 2025 to ensure timely and transparent planning;
• Continue the exchange with the IPCC WGII Co-Chairs and TSU on opportunities for collaboration.
• Further determine how to enhance its collaboration with external experts and organizations. It requested the secretariat to draft an options paper for consideration at AC 27.

5. Technical guidance and training materials to support the implementation of the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience (in collaboration with CGE and LEG)

AC26/STRAT/5 - Technical guidance and training materials to support the implementation of the UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience. Draft Strategy Paper

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome

The AC considered the draft strategy paper prepared for the meeting and:

• Requested the secretariat to share the full list of technical guidance and training materials compiled in the mapping with members;
• Agreed to reopen the surveys and consider additional opportunities to collect inputs;
• Agreed to continue considering and refining the draft strategy paper during 2025, including the consideration of publication modalities related to the compiled resources;
• Agreed to continue engagement and collaboration with the CGE, LEG, and other relevant constituted bodies and partners, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for this mandate.

6. Recommendations on how to improve reporting on adaptation action and progress (in collaboration with CGE and LEG)

AC26/INFO/6 - Draft mapping and analysis of existing reporting requirements. Information note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome

The AC agreed to:

• Consider, at AC 27, an initial mapping and analysis of existing adaptation reporting requirements, guidelines and practices under the Convention and the Paris Agreement, as well as providing insights on synergies with existing adaptation-related reporting guidelines for other relevant intergovernmental processes;
• Consider, at AC28, an updated mapping and analysis, which will include information on the first BTRs, updated NDCs, and other relevant reports and information from Parties;
• Continue collaborating with the CGE and the LEG on this mandate.

 7. Identifying information on indicators reported by Parties in their national reports and communications in the context of the work referred to in paragraph 45 of decision 2/CMA.5

Final: 
Message to SB Chairs transmitting the AC's information on adaptation indicators reported by Parties in their national reports and communications sent on 16.9.2024

Draft for consideration at AC 26: 
AC26/INFO/7 - Information on adaptation indicators reported by Parties in their national reports and communications. Information note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome

• The AC considered document the document prepared for the meeting, including the compilation and mapping of indicators, and commended the secretariat for the work completed in such a short timeframe.
• The AC requested the secretariat to submit the compilation and mapping, as well as the introductory methodology note as amended during the meeting, to the Chairs of the SBSTA and the SBI.

8. Work of the Adaptation Committee Task Force on National Adaptation Plans

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Summary outcome

• The AC considered the draft policy brief and agreed to provide further input and review the document in line with the scope of the policy brief, as well as the mandate of the NAP Taskforce, ensuring adaptation relevance.
• The AC took note of the actions accomplished by the NAP TF in line with its 2022-2024 workplan.
• The AC agreed to provide guidance to the NAP TF at AC 27 regarding possible future activities in light of the new AC flexible workplan for 2025-2027.

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome

• The AC noted the utility, value and user-friendliness of the interactive portal, as presented during the meeting, as well as the applicability of this work to multiple mandates and workstreams.
• The AC also considered how to launch this portal.
• The AC agreed to discuss potential future work and developments at AC 27, which may include a synthesis report, further development of the content of the portal, as well as the addition of user guidelines on how to navigate the portal.

AC26/SREP/10 - Recognizing the adaptation efforts of developing country Parties: Institutional arrangements and stakeholder engagement. Draft synthesis report by the secretariat

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Summary outcome

• The AC considered the draft report contained in document prepared for the meeting and agreed for the secretariat to revise the document based on the guidance received at AC 26.
• The AC requested the secretariat to prepare an options paper with possible topics for the next biennial report for consideration at AC 27.

11. Awareness-raising, outreach and sharing of information

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 Summary outcome

• The AC considered the draft report and provided further guidance to the secretariat to inform the revision of the publication.
• The AC discussed potential modalities to launch the report, and agreed to discuss intersessionally how best to approach the launch.

11. (b) Adaptation Committee activities at COP 29/CMA 6

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 Summary outcome

The AC considered opportunities for engagement in different activities at COP 29 and agreed on the following:

• To hold a session in the context of the PCCB Capacity-Building Hub’s focus day on “Finance for NAPs”;
• To accept the NAP Global Network proposal to co-host and jointly plan a session to further disseminate the AC/NAP GN Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for NAP Processes;
• To request the secretariat to consult with the FWG LCIPP on its activities at COP 29 and any possible opportunities for the AC’s NAP Taskforce to present its policy brief;
• To request the secretariat to apply for a space for an AC event to showcase the report on 30 Years of Adaptation, and an interim version of the State of Adaptation interactive country portal with validated profiles.

11. (c) Communications plan and strategy of the Adaptation Committee

AC26/INFO/11C - Status overview of the Adaptation Committee’s communication and outreach. Information note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

 Summary outcome

• The AC decided on the following priority documents for informal translation into other UN languages:
  • The new publication on 30 Years of Adaptation, upon its finalization; and
  • The updated version of the 2022 publication on navigating the landscape of support for the process to formulate and implement NAPs.
• The AC agreed to continue considerations intersessionally of additional priority publications for translation.
• The AC discussed better ways to disseminate products and get feedback, as well as to enhance use of social media and improve the accessibility of the website.
• The AC agreed to keep the Adaptation Finance Bulletin as it is, and to prepare an additional action bulletin/newsletter, which should feature AC activities and products.

12. Flexible workplan of the Adaptation Committee for 2025-2027

AC26/WP/12 - Draft workplan for further consideration

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 Summary outcome

The AC agreed on the flexible workplan of the Adaptation Committee for 2025-2027, and instructed the secretariat to add it as an annex to its annual report for 2024.

13. Report of the Adaptation Committee to COP 29

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 Summary outcome

• The AC considered the draft report to COP 29 and agreed on the timeline for its finalization.
• The AC further agreed on the recommendations as presented and discussed in the room.

14. Organization of inter-sessional work

 Summary outcome

The AC members discussed modalities for improving intersessional work.

15. Dates and venues for future meetings

 Summary outcome

• The AC members requested the secretariat to issue a new poll for dates for AC 27, taking into account issues raised, and discussed a possibility of a 5-day meeting.
• Bonn was agreed as the venue for AC 27.
• The AC noted an invitation by a member for hosting AC 28.
• The AC members will continue discussing intersessionally on the dates and venue for AC 28.

16. Any other matters  

Summary outcome

No other matters were raised.

17. Closure of the meeting.