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Country Spotlight Monitoring evaluation and learning

What Four Asia–Pacific Countries Are Learning About Reporting on Climate Change Adaptation

The end of 2026 marks a critical opportunity for countries under the Paris Agreement to report on their progress in addressing the impacts of climate change and share information on their commitments to adaptation actions. Reporting and transparency sit at the heart of global sustainable development frameworks. They build trust between countries, track progress, and give governments the evidence they need […]

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Climate Change Adaptation and Peacebuilding Keep Missing Each Other

In fragile and conflict-affected contexts, climate change and conflict reinforce one another. They do so not in simple or automatic ways, but by interacting with existing political, social, and economic vulnerabilities. Climate impacts affect livelihoods, resource access, and governance systems. Conflict and weak institutions undermine the effectiveness of climate change adaptation. Addressing this dual burden […]

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From Country Priorities to Global Signals: A step-by-step guide to adaptation indicators for national monitoring, evaluation, and learning systems

Countries left the Bonn Climate Change Conference last week without an agreement on issues related to the global goal on adaptation. This stalemate was partly due to disagreement among countries over the next steps and the composition of a task force to improve the Belém Adaptation Indicators (BAIs), the 59 voluntary indicators adopted at the […]

Between the Tides: Climate change adaptation in Palau

Palau is a small island nation of extraordinary ecological and cultural richness, spread across more than 300 islands in the western Pacific. It is also among the most climate-vulnerable countries on Earth. Recognizing this, the Government of Palau is developing the country’s first stand-alone national adaptation plan, anticipated for adoption in 2026.

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Seven Principles for Effective Civil Society Engagement in National Adaptation Plan Processes

Engagement is an important enabler for the national adaptation plan (NAP) process, helping to ensure that adaptation decision making is informed by diverse perspectives and that the priorities identified are robust and equitable. Civil society actors are key—they bring knowledge, networks, and perspectives that are needed for effective adaptation. In this analysis, we share some new thinking on civil society engagement in NAP processes.

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Haïti renforce son adaptation climatique avec un cadre national de suivi, évaluation et apprentissage pour son Plan National d’Adaptation

English Vous pouvez consulter l’intégralité du cadre de SEA du PNA d’Haïti ici. Face à une vulnérabilité climatique parmi les plus élevées au monde (ouragans récurrents, sécheresses, inondations et érosion des sols), Haïti a franchi une étape majeure en janvier 2023 avec la soumission officielle de son Plan National d’Adaptation (PNA) à la Convention-cadre des […]

Country Spotlight Monitoring evaluation and learning

Haiti’s New Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Framework: Strengthening Climate Adaptation Efforts

Facing some of the highest climate vulnerabilities in the world, including recurrent hurricanes, droughts, floods, and soil erosion, Haiti took a major step forward in January 2023 with the official submission of its national adaptation plan (NAP) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. Aligned with the National Climate Change Policy (and the Nationally […]

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How Countries Are Advancing Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Across Their National Adaptation Plan Processes

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems are a core component of both the national adaptation plan (NAP) process and the NAP document. They are designed to assess whether adaptation strategies are achieving their intended outcomes, to understand how and for whom they are effective, and to inform adjustments based on evidence. Essentially, MEL systems generate insights on what works, what does not, and why, […]