Navigating the landscape of support for the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans

Year Published

2022

Contributing Organizations

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Type of Resource

Research/Insights Report

Guidance

Languages

English

Relevant Topics

Core Topic

National Adaptation Plans (NAPs)

Topic 2

Adaptation & Resilience

Topic 3

Climate Policy & Policy Engagement

Target Audience

Governments & Policymakers

Project Developers

Advisors & Consultants

Education Providers / Think Tanks / NGOs

Financial Services Providers

Relevant Geography

Middle East and North Africa

Resource Description

This resource provides an overview of existing support programs and institutional actors available to assist developing countries in the formulation and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). It is designed to help policymakers and stakeholders navigate the broad array of technical and financial assistance options across key thematic areas. Online information is available at unfccc.int/napsupport.

Key Insights

Organizes support into six categories: Guidelines, Systematic Observation, Science and Climate Services, Information and Knowledge, Finance, Capacity-Building and Technical Support, and Technology Development and Transfer
Maps relevant organizations and administrative bodies offering support under each category
Aims to improve visibility, accessibility, and organisation of available NAP-related resource
Supports more strategic and context-appropriate use of external support for adaptation planning