Introduction

The Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) updated the technical guidelines for the national adaptation plan (NAP) process to reflect the provisions of decision 2/CMA.5 on the global goal on adaptation (GGA) as well as the best available science, including the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change as mandated in paragraph 47 of decision CMA 5.

Launched at the NAP Expo 2025, the updated NAP technical guidelines address, among other issues: advancing the GGA targets through NAPs; applying the best available science, including IPCC AR6; integrating vulnerability, risk, and resilience; articulating a vision of a well-adapting country with the future as a baseline; identifying interconnected systems to promote integrated approaches; transitioning to scaled-up financing and implementation; outlining modules and steps of the NAP process; defining best-practice contents of the NAP; and managing information flows across the adaptation cycle.

Objective of the webinars

The webinars aim to promote awareness and foster the immediate and effective use of the updated NAP technical guidelines by Parties and relevant actors, to advance the formulation and implementation of NAPs.

Schedule

To accommodate the global range of time zones and enable wider participation, the virtual consultation will be held in three sessions:

• • First session: Wednesday, 1 October, 04:00 - 05:30 CEST/UTC+2
• • Second session: Wednesday, 1 October, 11:00 - 12:30 CEST/UTC+2
• • Third session: Wednesday, 1 October, 17:30 - 19:00 CEST/UTC+2

Agenda

Target audience

The webinars are targeted at NAP country teams and all other individuals and institutions working on NAPs from Parties and non-Party stakeholders.