Background

With more than a third of the least developed countries (LDCs) now having submitted a national adaptation plan (NAP), and several more expected this year, many countries have sought guidance on how to effectively and efficiently implement their NAP, from an intergovernmental perspective, as well as nationally. The SBI (and the COP) started to consider implementation of NAPs during the last few sessions, and discussions are continuing.

In order to address the need for guidance on NAP implementation, the LEG with the support of the NAP technical working group is developing technical guidelines for the implementation of NAPs. The technical guidelines are informed by the ongoing work of the LEG, including in relation to the essential functions and uses of a NAP, the characteristics of a NAP, adaptation priorities that are ready for implementation and the latest scientific resources available on climate risk and vulnerability management. The guidelines are also informed by experience with implementation of adaptation actions through the GCF, the LDCF, the AF and other sources of support.

So far, the LEG has solicited inputs solicited from online technical meetings held before SBI 56, at SBI 56, back-to-back with the NAP writing workshop for the Asia-Pacific LDCs and at NAP Expo 2022. 

Objective

The technical meeting will serve as a continuation of consultations to solicit inputs from Parties and non-Party stakeholders. A preliminary draft of the technical guidelines will be presented.