The technical paper is mandated to draw on an inventory of relevant methodologies for assessing adaptation needs, including needs related to action, finance, capacitybuilding and technological support in the context of national adaptation planning and implementation, available on the adaptation knowledge portal, as well as submissions by Parties and observer organizations on the development and application of methodologies for assessing adaptation needs, including needs related to action, finance, capacity-building and technological support.
The technical paper contains key concepts and definitions, an overview of existing methodologies and experiences, analyses of lessons learned, emerging good practices and gaps, as synthesis, as well as conclusions and recommendations.
