Dhaka, Bangladesh,
18 - 21 September 2002

Background

The Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), in collaboration with UNITAR organized a global workshop to launch the NAPA, and to build capacity for NAPA development. The workshop was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh from 18 to 21 September, 2002.

Objectives of the meeting

The objectives of the meeting are:

• To raise awareness of adaptation and its links to poverty reduction and sustainable development;

• To develop national capacity for LDC NAPA preparation and implementation; and

• To launch the NAPA preparation process.

The meeting achieved these objectives through a series of interactive discussions around the main issues related to capacity building for NAPA preparation, drawing from the work of the LEG and inputs provided by UNFCCC Secretariat as well as experience and insights from LDC Parties.

• Agenda (299 kB)

• Final list of participants (479 kB)

Presentations

Day 1 and Session 1: Introduction to Climate Change

• The Science of Climate Change (151 kB)

• Impacts and Adaptation to Climate Change (459 kB)

• The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (166 kB)

• The Origins and Emergence of NAPAs (77 kB)

Day 1 and Session 2: Introduction to NAPAs

• Objectives, Characteristics and Guiding Elements of NAPAs (1807 kB)

• Mainstreaming NAPAs into National Development Plans (127 kB)

• Synergies between MEAs (1169 kB)

• Rationale and Characteristics of a Good NAPA (142 kB)

Day 2 and Session 3: NAPA Process and Interactive Preparation I

• Overview of NAPA Process (94 kB)

• Selecting the NAPA Team (267 kB)

• Rapid Assessment of Vulnerability and Adaptation Measures (8794 kB)

• Criteria for Project Selection and Prioritisation of Activities (166 kB)

• Rapid Assessment and Prioritisation of Adaptation Options

Day 2 and Session 4: NAPA Process and Interactive Preparation II

• Public Consultation within the NAPA Process (391 kB)

• Characteristics of Good Stakeholder Consultations

• Developing Project Profiles

Day 3 and Session 5: Success Criteria and Determination of Next Steps

• Structure of the NAPA (144 kB)

• Constraints and Opportunities

• Determining Next Steps for Core Teams

Day 3 and Session 6: Funding the NAPA Preparation Process and the Identified

• Priority Projects

• GEF Guidelines for Funding the Preparation of NAPAs (68 kB)

• Question and Answer Session on the Preparation of NAPAs Funding Proposals (198 kB)

• Exchange of LDC Parties’ Experiences with Preparing NAPA Proposals (294 kB)

• The Future of NAPAs