The Asia-Pacific peer learning cohort event on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems for national adaptation plan (NAP) processes took place from April 13-15, 2026 in Paro, Bhutan. Co-hosted by the Royal Government of Bhutan, the peer learning event brought together government representatives from Bhutan (host), Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tonga, and Vietnam. Building on the foundational knowledge and exchange from previous events in Vietnam and Thailand, the third annual peer learning event focused on understanding the role of MEL systems for NAP processes and their link to national decision-making and international reporting, including Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). The event also aimed to
- strengthen practical approaches to indicators and adaptation data systems: Participants explored how to develop adaptation indicators and organize data systems, including by taking stock of existing arrangements and data sources, prioritizing data needs, and improving data collection and management processes;
- improve the analysis, reporting and use of adaptation data: Discussions focused on how countries can better analyze and use adaptation data for NAP progress reports, evaluations, BTRs, Adaptation Communications, and to inform policy and implementation improvements; and
- facilitate peer exchange on real country experiences: Sharing concrete examples of what countries are doing in practice, what is working, what is challenging, and what lessons can be transferred or adapted across contexts.
The peer learning event was funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The presentations and photos from this forum are available below. Read our press release and media coverage from Bhutan Broadcasting Service (BBS) for more information. Watch the BBS interview with Dr. Emilie Beauchamp, lead on MEL for adaptation to climate change (starts at 3:16:30).
Photo Gallery
Day 1 | April 13
MEL systems in NAP processes
Linking MEL systems to national reporting and BTRs
Day 2 | April 14
Designing Meaningful Adaptation Indicators
Strengthening MEL for National Adaptation Planning | Insights from Japan and the Asia-Pacific
During a field visit to the National Museum, participants reflected on tourism and heritage preservation in the face of climate change impacts.
Day 3 | April 15
Connecting MEL Systems to Planning Cycles
Implementation of the Monitoring & Evaluation system and NAP evaluation in Viet Nam | Ministry of Agriculture and Environment of Viet Nam
Related Resources
- SYNTHESIS REPORT | Tracking Progress on MEL for NAP Processes
- PRACTICE BRIEFS | Methods for NAP Progress Reporting
- PUBLICATION | Toolkit for Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning for NAP Processes
- ONLINE COURSE | MEL for NAP Processes
- REPORT | Assessing Adaptation of First Biennial Transparency Reports
- REPORT | Evaluation of the National Adaptation Plan Process of Viet Nam 2021-2025),
- REPORT | Progress Report of the Joint National Action Plan 2 on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management