Credit: UNFCCC

Publication date: January 2025

Abstract

The NAP Data Initiative addresses challenges related to limited access to long-term climate data, Low technical capacity for data processing in LDCs, and difficulty in archiving and sharing data for future use. It equips NAP teams with user-friendly tools to access, manage, and analyze data, while promoting collaboration and creation of live, dynamic documents for continuous updates. It facilitates data reproducibility, adaptability, and archiving. It utilizes RStudio and R Markdown for data analysis and visualization; and employs GitHub to co-produce reports and store data. Guidance is given for country teams to use the tools without specialist knowledge. Technical assistance to get started is provided via the LEG. 

This initiative underscores the importance of open data and technology in advancing climate resilience, particularly for the most vulnerable countries. It represents a critical step in streamlining climate adaptation processes globally.