Mastering National Adaptation Plans: from Start to Finish

The National Adaptation Plan (NAPs) process was established under the Cancun Adaptation Framework (2010) in order to prepare countries for addressing climate risk in the medium term. The main objectives of the NAPs are to reduce vulnerability to climate change, and to mainstream climate change adaptation in all levels of planning.  NAPs require building a stronger evidence base, improving skills and capacity.  Additionally need to be country-driven, gender-sensitive, participatory, and use transparent approaches. 

What will you learn? By completing the course, participants will be able to: Discuss the importance of inclusion of various stakeholders and institutions in the NAP process.List some examples of important climate data and information necessary for the NAP process, as well as discuss their possible sources locally and internationally. Explain how climate change adaptation planning could be integrated across different climate-sensitive socio-economic sectors. Discuss common national and international sources of climate adaptation finance relevant for the NAPs.