The NAP Process and Peacebuilding

The document argues that while fragile states often struggle to prioritize climate action due to immediate security and humanitarian needs, integrating adaptation planning with peacebuilding is essential for long-term stability and sustainable development.

• Fragile states face extreme difficulty in prioritizing climate change responses because they must first address urgent immediate needs such as security, clean water, and the restoration of public services like health and education, often while operating with limited resources and under the threat of violence.
• The National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process provides a mechanism to align adaptation planning with peacebuilding, which can lead to more effective resilience, legitimacy, and long-term stability.

APA

Church,, A. C. (2020). The NAP Process and Peacebuilding. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/nap-process-peacebuilding

Chicago

Church,, Alec Crawford,Clare. The NAP Process and Peacebuilding. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2020. https://www.iisd.org/publications/nap-process-peacebuilding.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{church2020nap, author = {Church,, Alec Crawford,Clare}, title = {{The NAP Process and Peacebuilding}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2020}, month = feb, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/nap-process-peacebuilding}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }