How Timor-Leste Is Using the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process to Scale Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)

The document describes Timor-Leste's use of the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process to mainstream ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Timor-Leste communicated its first NAP to the UNFCCC on March 31, 2021, positioning EbA as a foundational element for climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and long-term prosperity.

• Timor-Leste submitted its initial National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to the UNFCCC on March 31, 2021, designating ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) as a guiding principle to integrate climate action with the protection of ecosystems.
• The Timor-Leste NAP views EbA as a critical component for achieving a systems-based approach to long-term prosperity, disaster risk reduction, and climate adaptation.
• The NAP process is identified as an effective tool for national governments in developing countries to scale up and mainstream EbA, which enhances the resilience of both livelihoods and ecosystems.

APA

Qi,, J. (2021). How Timor-Leste Is Using the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process to Scale Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA). International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/timor-leste-nap-scale-up-eba

Chicago

Qi,, Jeffrey. How Timor-Leste Is Using the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process to Scale Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA). International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2021. https://www.iisd.org/publications/timor-leste-nap-scale-up-eba.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{qi2021how, author = {Qi,, Jeffrey}, title = {{How Timor-Leste Is Using the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process to Scale Up Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2021}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/timor-leste-nap-scale-up-eba}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }