Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation

The document defines vertical integration in the context of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) as the creation of intentional linkages between national and sub-national levels of adaptation. It offers a flexible framework and practical case examples to help stakeholders integrate the roles of sub-national authorities and local organizations into the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) phases of the NAP process, tailored to specific country contexts and resources.

• Vertical integration within the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process is defined as the strategic and intentional creation of links between national and sub-national levels across three specific stages: planning, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation (M&E).
• The guidance note emphasizes the importance of sub-national authorities and local organizations in advancing climate change adaptation and provides a flexible approach that can be adjusted based on a country's available resources, capacities, and context.

APA

Rass,, A. D. P.-K. (2016). Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/vertical-integration-national-adaptation-plan-nap-processes-guidance-note

Chicago

Rass,, Angie Dazé,Hayley Price-Kelly,Nikola. Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2016. https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/vertical-integration-national-adaptation-plan-nap-processes-guidance-note.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{rass2016vertical, author = {Rass,, Angie Dazé,Hayley Price-Kelly,Nikola}, title = {{Vertical Integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Processes: A guidance note for linking national and sub-national adaptation}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2016}, month = nov, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/guide/vertical-integration-national-adaptation-plan-nap-processes-guidance-note}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }