Official Documents and Knowledge Products

This page provides an overview of official documents (Table 1) and knowledge products (Table 2) prepared under the Nairobi Work Programme

Table 1: Official Documents

Year	Title	Document
2025	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Report FCCC/SBSTA/2025/3
2024	Activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change, by region, between 2019 and 2023. Report by the secretariat	Report FCCC/SBSTA/2024/2
2024	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Annual progress report FCCC/SBSTA/2024/3
2023	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Annual progress report FCCC/SBSTA/2023/2
2022	Effectiveness of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in addressing knowledge needs relevant to implementing the Paris Agreement. Synthesis report by the secretariat	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2022/5
2022	Outcomes of the work under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Summary report by the secretariat	Summary report FCCC/SBSTA/2022/4
2022	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Annual progress report FCCC/SBSTA/2022/2
2021	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Annual progress report FCCC/SBSTA/2021/INF.2
2020	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Annual progress report FCCC/SBSTA/2020/INF.1
2019	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Annual report FCCC/SBSTA/2019/INF.1
2018	Progress in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Report by the secretariat	Progress report FCCC/SBSTA/2018/INF.1
2018	Outcomes of work under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change since May 2016. Synthesis report by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2018/2
2018	Adaptation in human settlements: key findings and way forward. Report by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2018/3
2017	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2017/INF.6
2017	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2017/INF.1
2017	Initiatives in the area of human settlements and adaptation. Summary report by the secretariat.	Summary report FCCC/SBSTA/2017/INF.3
2017	Adaptation planning, implementation and evaluation addressing ecosystems and areas such as water resources. Synthesis report by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2017/3
2017	Human health and adaptation: understanding climate impacts on health and opportunities for action. Synthesis paper by the secretariat.	Synthesis paper FCCC/SBSTA/2017/2
2016	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 45).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.10
2016	Activities undertaken by regional centres and networks on adaptation planning processes and structures for linking national and local adaptation planning. Note by the secretariat.	Information note FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.1
2016	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 44).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2016/INF.4
2015	Good practices and lessons learned in adaptation planning processes addressing ecosystems, human settlements, water resources and health, and in processes and structures for linking national and local adaptation planning: a synthesis of case studies. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 43).	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2015/4
2015	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.(For consideration at SBSTA 43).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2015/INF.8
2015	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 42).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBTA/2015/INF.2
2014	Good practices in and lessons learned from national adaptation planning. Submissions from Parties and Nairobi work programme partner organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2014/MISC.8
2014	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 41).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2014/INF.15
2014	Synthesis report on methods and tools for, and good practices and lessons learned relating to, adaptation planning processes addressing ecosystems, human settlements, water resources and health, and good practices and lessons learned related to processes and structures for linking national and local adaptation planning. Note by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2014/4
2014	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 40).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2014/INF.7
2014	Report on the meeting on available tools for the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices for adaptation, needs of local and indigenous communities and the application of gender-sensitive approaches and tools for adaptation.	Meeting report FCCC/SBSTA/2014/INF.11
2013	Technical paper on best practice and available tools for the use of indigenous and traditional knowledge and practices for adaptation, and the application of gender-sensitive approaches and tools for understanding and assessing impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change.	Technical paper FCCC/TP/2013/11
2013	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 39).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2013/INF.6
2013	Report on the technical workshop on ecosystem-based approaches for adaptation to climate change.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2013/2
2013	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 38).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2013/INF.1
2013	Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations on their views on potential future areas of work of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2013/MISC.2
2012	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 37).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2012/INF.5
2012	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 36).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2012/INF.1
2012	Report on the technical workshop on water and climate change impacts and adaptation strategies. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2012/4
2012	Compilation of case studies on national adaptation planning processes. Note by the secretariat.	Compilation of information FCCC/SBSTA/2012/INF.6
2011	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 35).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2011/INF.9
2011	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 34).	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2011/INF.2
2011	Proposals for upcoming activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2011/MISC.6 and Add.1
2011	Views and information on the effectiveness of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in fulfilling its objective, expected outcome, scope of work and modalities. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations. (Submissions invited by 28 March 2011).	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2011/MISC.3
2011	Water and climate change impacts and adaptation strategies. Technical paper.	Technical paper FCCC/TP/2011/5
2011	Ecosystem-based approaches to adaptation: Compilation of information. Note by the secretariat.	Compilation of information FCCC/SBSTA/2011/INF.8
2011	Summary note of the survey of national focal points to identify priority needs for the dissemination of products related to impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change under the Nairobi work programme.	Summary note
2010	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 33)	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2010/INF.7
2010	Summary of the results of the second phase of the implementation of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change for the period up to the thirty-second session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice. Note by the secretariat.	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2010/10
2010	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 32)	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2010/INF.2
2010	Synthesis report on efforts undertaken, including methods used, to assess the costs and benefits of adaptation options, as well as views on lessons learned, good practices, gaps and needs. Note by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2010/3
2010	Synthesis report on efforts undertaken to monitor and evaluate the implementation of adaptation projects, policies and programmes and the costs and effectiveness of completed projects, policies and programmes as well as views on lessons learned, good practices, gaps and needs. Note by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2010/5
2010	Report on the technical workshop on advancing the integration of approaches to adaptation planning. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2010/2
2010	Report on the technical workshop on collaboration among regional centres and networks. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2010/8
2010	Report on the technical workshop on costs and benefits of adaptation options. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2010/9
2010	Report on the informal meeting of representatives from Parties and organizations and experts to consider the outcomes of completed activities under the Nairobi work programme. Note by the secretariat.	Meeting report FCCC/SBSTA/2010/12
2010	Views and information on the effectiveness of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change in fulfilling its objective, expected outcome, scope of work and modalities. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations. (Submissions invited by 16 August)	Miscellaneous documents FCCC/SBSTA/2010/MISC.8 and Add.1
2009	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 31)	Updates on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2009/INF.5
2009	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat. (For consideration at SBSTA 30)	Updates on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2009/INF.3
2009	Potential costs and benefits of adaptation options: A review of existing literature.	Technical paper FCCC/TP/2009/2
2009	Report on the technical workshop on increasing economic resilience to climate change and reducing reliance on vulnerable economic sectors, including through economic diversification. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2009/7
2009	Report on the technical workshop on integrating practices, tools and systems for climate risk assessment and management and disaster risk reduction strategies into national policies and programmes. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2009/5
2009	Synthesis report on approaches to and experiences in integrating and expanding adaptation planning and action, and lessons learned, good practices, gaps, needs, and barriers and constraints to adaptation. Note by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2009/6
2009	Efforts undertaken to assess the costs and benefits of adaptation options, and views on lessons learned, good practices, gaps and needs. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations. (Submissions invited by 18 September)	Miscellaneous documents FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.9/Rev.1
2009	Efforts undertaken to monitor and evaluate the implementation of adaptation projects, policies and programmes and the costs and effectiveness of completed projects, policies and programmes, and views on lessons learned, good practices, gaps and needs. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations. (Submissions invited by 18 September)	Miscellaneous documents FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.10
2009	Measures, methodologies and tools for increasing economic resilience to climate change and reducing reliance on vulnerable economic sectors. Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous documents FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.6
2009	Approaches to and experiences in integrating and expanding adaptation planning and action at national, subnational, community and local levels, and lessons learned, good practices, gaps, needs, and barriers and constraints to adaptation Submissions from Parties and relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous documents FCCC/SBSTA/2009/MISC.4
2008	Progress made in implementing activities under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2008/INF.5
2008	Report on the expert meeting on methods and tools and on data and observations. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2008/3
2008	Report on the expert meeting on socio-economic information. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2008/2
2008	Lessons learned in involving experts in the implementation of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2008/10
2008	Summary of the results of the implementation of the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change for the period up to the twenty-eight session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice. Note by the secretariat.	Update on implementation FCCC/SBSTA/2008/12
2008	Physical and socio-economic trends in climate-related risks and extreme events, and their implications for sustainable development.	Technical paper FCCC/TP/2008/3
2008	Integrating practices, tools and systems for climate risk assessment and management and disaster risk reduction strategies into national policies and programmes.	Technical paper FCCC/TP/2008/4
2008	Report on the workshop on climate modelling, scenarios and downscaling under the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change. Note by the secretariat.	Workshop report FCCC/SBSTA/2008/9
2007	Information on adaptation approaches, strategies, practices and technologies at the regional, national and local levels in different sectors, as well as on experiences, needs and concerns. Submissions from Parties.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.10 Parties submissions document and Add. 1
2007	Information on methods and tools for impact, vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Submissions from Parties. Addendum.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.12 and Add.1
2007	Information on methods and tools for impact, vulnerability and adaptation assessments. Submissions from relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.13
2007	Synthesis of ongoing and planned adaptation research and adaptation research needs identified in submissions by Parties and relevant organizations. Note by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2007/12
2007	Work that could contribute to the improved understanding of current and historical climate, and its impacts. Submissions from the World Meteorological Organization and its member States and other relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.23
2007	Ways to contribute to climate modelling, scenarios and downscaling. Submissions from relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.24 and Add.1
2007	Relevant programmes, activities and views on the issues relating to climate related risks and extreme events. Submissions from Parties.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.4 and Add.1; Add.2
2007	Information and views on socio-economic information. Submissions from Parties.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.21 and Add.1
2007	Information and views on socio-economic information. Submissions from relevant organizations.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2007/MISC.22
2006	Synthesis report on needs and priorities relating to the Convention. Note by the secretariat.	Synthesis report FCCC/SBSTA/2006/INF.2
2006	Research needs and priorities relating to the Convention. Submissions from Parties.	Miscellaneous document FCCC/SBSTA/2006/MISC.3 and Add.1

Table 2: Knowledge Products

Year	Title	Link
2022	Technical Brief on Promoting Synergies Between Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity - Through the National Adaptation Plan and National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan Processes	here>>
2022	Policy Brief on Innovative Approaches for Strengthening Coastal and Ocean Adaptation - Integrating Technology and Nature-based Solutions	here>>
2021	Scoping Paper on Knowledge Gaps in Integrating Forest and Grassland Biodiversity and Ecosystems into Adaptation Strategies	here>>
2021	Briefing Paper on Biodiversity and Climate Change Adaptation: the Role of Forest and Grassland Ecosystems	here>>
2021	Report on Enhancing Resilience of Oceans, Coastal Areas and Ecosystems Through Collaborative Partnerships	here>>