1. Opening and welcome

Summary outcome:

The meeting was opened by Ms. Giuliana Torta, representing herself and Ms. Rosa Morales, both outgoing members and Co-Chairs of the Adaptation Committee.

2. Organizational matters: 

2. (a) Adoption of the agenda                   

Summary outcome

The agenda was adopted as presented. 

2. (b) Election of the Co-Chairs 

Summary outcome:

The AC elected Mr. Abdulaziz Albutti (representing non-Annex I Parties) and Ms. Marianna Ronchini (representing Annex I Parties) as its Co-Chairs for a term of one year.

2. (c) Organization of work

Summary outcome:

The organization of work for the meeting was agreed as proposed.  

3. Report back on accomplished and finalized work

Summary outcome:

The AC took note of the information on accomplished and finalized work  

4. Cross-cutting considerations, including gender

Summary outcome:

The AC welcomed a presentation by the secretariat on the recently adopted Belém gender action plan for 2026–2034 and agreed on continuing including gender considerations in relevant activities of its workplan. 

AC29/CN/5 - Potential activities on impact, vulnerability and risk assessment, overview note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the advanced concept note prepared for this agenda item and agreed to open the document for additional comments by AC members for the two weeks following the closure of AC 29.  

The AC requested the secretariat to advance its work on collecting case studies on the application of impact, vulnerability and risk assessments in different regions for consideration by the AC at AC 30 with a view to progressing towards a global overview of approaches and lessons.  

It also requested the secretariat to conduct the work on the basis of inputs received from AC members during AC 29 and to use information from different sources, including the interactive portal on the State of Adaptation Action by Parties.  

In addition, the AC requested the secretariat to take into account inputs from relevant external experts and entities, including through a call for inputs from relevant entities. 

AC29/CN/6 - Potential activities in the area of adaptive capacity assessment

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the advanced concept note prepared for this agenda item and agreed to open the document for additional comments by AC members for the two weeks following the closure of AC 29.  

The AC requested the secretariat to compile and analyze relevant work from other adaptation-related constituted bodies and make it available for the AC’s consideration at AC 30.  

It also requested the secretariat to advance its research on the understanding and application of adaptive capacity assessments, including methodologies, for consideration by the AC at AC 30  

It further requested the secretariat to conduct the work on the basis of inputs received from AC members during AC 29 and to use information from different sources, including the interactive portal on the State of Adaptation Action by Parties.  

In addition, the AC requested the secretariat to take into account inputs from relevant external experts and entities, including through a call for inputs from relevant entities. 

7. Support for planning and implementation:

AC29/INFO/7A - Update of the online resource on navigating the landscape of support for the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans, draft update of the 2022 scope

AC29/CN/7A - Navigating the landscape of support for the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans, advanced concept note on the next update

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

Update of the 2022 scope 

The AC considered the update of the online resource on navigating the landscape of support in its 2022 scope and agreed to open the document for additional comments by AC members for two weeks following the closure of AC 29 with a view to making the updates to the online resource publicly available thereafter.  

Next update 

The AC also considered an advanced concept note on the next update of the online resource on navigating the landscape of support and agreed to request the secretariat to proceed with the implementation of phase I of the proposed modular approach on the basis of the guidance provided at AC 29.  

The AC requested the secretariat to develop a draft compilation of support for the AC’s consideration at AC 30 with a view to finalizing the first phase of the next update at AC 31. 

The AC also agreed to include a disclaimer in the update of the online resource which would clarify that contents included from external entities do not imply endorsement or alignment by the AC. 

AC29/CN/7B - AC thematic dialogue 2026 revised draft concept note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the revised concept note and agreed to open the document for additional comments by AC members for the two weeks following the closure of AC 29. 

It requested the secretariat to revise the concept note based on the comments received from AC members and to share it with the NAP task force for inputs.  

It further agreed to consider the final agenda, including guiding questions for the panelists, intersessionally, taking into account inputs received from the NAP task force. 

It also agreed to request the secretariat to proceed with the organization of the dialogue, based on the agreed agenda and guiding questions. 

8. Monitoring, evaluation and learning 

AC29/CN/8 - Monitoring, evaluation and learning, draft concept note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC welcomed the contribution of the NAP Global Network (NAP GN) in the development of the 2024 MEL toolkit. 

The AC considered the concept note on updating the MEL Toolkit and agreed to seek feedback from users of the toolkit through the means outlined in paragraph 8(a) of the concept note in collaboration with the NAP Global Network. 

It requested the secretariat to revise the concept note, including the timeline and possible steps to update the MEL Toolkit, on the basis of the inputs provided at AC29, for the AC’s consideration at AC 31. 

AC29/CN/9 - Concept note:Technical guidance and training materials to support the implementation of the United Arab Emirates Framework for Global Climate Resilience

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the concept note prepared for this agenda item and  

• Agreed to implement the two-track approach of (1) enhancing access to and usability of existing guidance and of (2) developing new training products; 

• Underlined the importance of engaging the CGE, the LEG, SCF, and other constituted bodies and stakeholders, in the implementation of this mandate; 

• Agreed to invite additional written inputs by AC members to the concept note during the two weeks following the conclusion of AC 29, to be taken into account by the AC intersessional working group and the secretariat; 

• Agreed to request the intersessional working group to advise on the implementation of next steps, including the prioritization of activities, for intersessional consideration and guidance by the AC; 

• Tasked the secretariat to develop a detailed workplan for the implementation of the priority activities and to mobilize resources needed, for consideration at AC 30. 

AC29/INFO/10 - Recommendations on how to improve reporting on adaptation action and progress

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the note prepared for this item and provided inputs. 

It requested the secretariat to revise the note based on the inputs received from AC members with a view to publishing an updated version intersessionally.  

It requested the secretariat to produce another iteration of the recommendations, taking into account inputs by the CGE and LEG, for the AC’s intersessional consideration with a view to decide on the first set of recommendations at AC 30. 

The AC also decided to reopen the call for the submission of inputs to this mandate with a deadline of 30 June 2026 with a view to considering any submissions received in further updating the concept note and the finalization of the first set of recommendations. 

11. State of Adaptation Action by Parties

11. (a) State of adaptation action by Parties country portal and synthesis report 

AC29/CN/11A - State of Adaptation Action by Parties, draft annotated outline for the 2026 synthesis report

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the concept note for the 2026 synthesis report on the state of adaptation action by Parties and requested the secretariat to prepare a first draft of the report, taking into account inputs received at AC 29, for intersessional consideration by the established working group. 

The AC agreed that the synthesis report will cover all adaptation actions undertaken by Parties, and the support provided and received, as available on the portal. 

The AC also requested the secretariat to develop the final draft of the synthesis report for consideration at AC 30. 

The AC agreed to consider whether to adopt the report as an input to GST II at AC 30. 

11. (b) Information collection and preparation for the second global stocktake 

AC29/CN/11B - Information collection and preparation for the second global stocktake, draft concept note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the concept note prepared for this agenda item and agreed to mandate the secretariat to prepare an annotated outline of the synthesis report for consideration at AC 30, on the basis of the inputs received at AC 29. 

The AC agreed that it will decide on whether to adopt the 2026 synthesis report on the State of Adaptation Action by Parties as an input to GST II at AC 30. 

AC29/CN/12 - Recognizing the adaptation efforts of developing country Parties, revised concept note 

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC requested the secretariat to take into account the inputs received at AC 29 to produce the first draft of the synthesis report on recognizing the adaptation efforts of developing country Parties intersessionally​. 

It confirmed delivery milestones, including the consideration of a final draft of the synthesis report by the AC at AC 30 

13. (a) Communications plan and strategy of the Adaptation Committee

Summary outcome:

The AC took note of the report on the implementation of its communications plan and strategy. 

It agreed to enhance its efforts in making its products and communications available in all UN languages as well as in organizing events and activities at the regional level. 

It also requested the secretariat to provide a report on the AC’s communication and outreach efforts, including the number and type of translated products, for the AC’s consideration at its next meeting. 

13. (b) Adaptation Action Newsletter

Summary outcome:

The AC welcomed the revised draft of the first edition of the Adaptation Action Newsletter and requested the secretariat to incorporate the inputs received from AC members at AC 29 and thereafter publish it. 

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC welcomed the report by the NAP task force and expressed its appreciation for the work undertaken while looking forward to further engaging on relevant activities of the AC’s workplan. 

15. Collaboration and coherence: 

AC29/CN/15A - Adaptation Forum convened by the Adaptation Committee, revised draft concept note

Presentation introducing this agenda item 

Summary outcome:

Summary outcome:

The AC took note of the information provided by other constituted bodies and agreed to continue strengthening collaboration, including on the implementation of mandates arising from COP 30 and CMA 7. 

It emphasized the importance of ensuring effective engagement of all relevant bodies in delivering on these mandates in a coherent manner, with a view to promoting coherence and synergy in the delivery of the mandates. 

15. (c) Enhanced collaboration with external experts and organizations

AC29/CN/15C - Enhanced collaboration with external experts and organizations, on a voluntary basis. Revised concept note

Presentation introducing this agenda item

Summary outcome:

The AC considered the revised draft guidelines for collaboration with external experts and organizations and agreed to open the draft for additional inputs by AC members for a period of two weeks after the closure of AC 29.  

It also agreed to request the secretariat to produce a new iteration of the guidelines, on the basis of the inputs provided at AC 29, and with a view to making the guidelines available, after approval from the AC intersessionally.  

16. Organization of intersessional work

Summary outcome:

The AC discussed the organization of its intersessional work and agreed on modalities related to the intersessional working groups. 

The AC requested its Co-Chairs and the secretariat to prepare a document on modalities to enhance the efficiency of its intersessional work for consideration at AC 30. 

17. Dates and venues for future meetings

Summary outcome:

The AC considered dates and venues for future meetings and requested the secretariat to share additional information on possible options for AC 30 for the AC’s intersessional consideration and agreement. 

The AC agreed to conduct its 31^st meeting from 6 to 9 April 2027 in Bonn, Germany. 

18. Any other matters

Summary outcome:

The AC requested its Co-Chairs and the secretariat to prepare a document on the work modalities of the AC for consideration at AC 30.

19. Closure of the meeting