Insights
Analysis and commentary on the Network’s experiences coordinating climate-resilient development.
Ghana, Netherlands, and Peer Governments Gather in Accra to Accelerate National Action to Adapt to Climate Change
ACCRA, Ghana — From August 17 to 19, the governments of Ghana, Kenya, the Netherlands, and South Africa are convening…
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…
La República Dominicana Fortalece la Colaboración en el Proceso de Actualización del Plan Nacional de Adaptación
La República Dominicana organizó en febrero pasado una serie de consultas entre actores clave del gobierno y la comunidad, para…
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 […]
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 […]
Key Pillars Guiding Malaysia’s National Adaptation Plan Process: What can we learn?
By Jasmin Irisha Jim Ilham, Senior Climate Change Adaptation Coordinator for Malaysia
Malaysia is developing its first inclusive national adaptation plan (MyNAP), which is built upon four strategic pillars. It also sets out key principles for advancing the country’s NAP process. This article outlines how Malaysia is working to mark a major milestone in its NAP process around key pillars and principles—from strengthening governance and data systems to unlocking private investment and scaling adaptation finance.
Five Key Lessons From Viet Nam’s National Adaptation Plan Mid-Term Evaluation
Tran Thanh Thuy, Tran Anh Phuong, Tran Thi Thanh Nga, Emilie Beauchamp
In this article, experts highlight key insights and recommended actions from Viet Nam’s NAP mid-term evaluation process. with the aim to enhance its effectiveness and equity.
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 […]
Haiti’s New Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Framework: Strengthening Climate Adaptation Efforts
A participatory effort in Haiti equips the country with clearer tools to support long-term adaptation planning.
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 […]
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, […]
What It Looks Like to Integrate Effective Learning Into National Adaptation Plan Processes
Julie Dekens (International Institute for Sustainable Development) and Blane Harvey (McGill University)
Adapting to the impacts of climate change demands significant shifts in attitudes, behaviours, and practices, both among those directly affected and among policy and decision-makers. For instance, farmers may need to transition away from cultivating crops that are highly sensitive to climate hazards. At the same time, policy-makers must systematically integrate climate change adaptation […]