Le processus des plans nationaux d’adaptation (PNA) : Questions fréquentes

The document defines the NAP process as a strategic approach for countries to identify and respond to medium- and long-term climate adaptation priorities. It outlines the transition from short-term project-based interventions to systemic integration of adaptation into national development planning and budgeting. The process consists of a continuous cycle of planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E), supported by technical guidelines from the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LDCEG). The text emphasizes that a NAP is both a document and a process, highlighting the importance of vertical integration between national and subnational levels, gender responsiveness, and private sector engagement. It further clarifies the synergy between NAPs, Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.

• The NAP process is a strategic mechanism led by national governments to analyze current and future climate changes and assess vulnerability, ensuring that adaptation is integrated into development planning, decision-making, and budgeting rather than being a one-off activity.
• Established in 2010 under the Cancun Adaptation Framework, the NAP process differs from the earlier National Adaptation Programmes of Action (NAPAs) by focusing on medium- and long-term needs rather than immediate, short-term priorities.
• The NAP process is a continuous cycle comprising three main stages: planning (assessing risks and prioritizing options), implementation (refining strategies and securing funding), and monitoring and evaluation (tracking progress and lessons learned).
• Effective NAP processes must be country-driven, gender-responsive, participatory, inclusive of vulnerable groups and ecosystems, multisectoral, based on scientific and traditional knowledge, permanent, iterative, and coordinated to avoid duplication.
• The Green Climate Fund (GCF) provides financial support for the NAP process, allowing developing countries to access up to 3 million USD for national adaptation planning through its Readiness and Preparatory Support Programme.
• NAPs are essential for fulfilling the Paris Agreement, specifically Article 7, paragraph 9, which mandates that Parties undertake adaptation planning processes and implement measures.
• While NAPs and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are distinct, they are mutually reinforcing; NAPs can inform the adaptation goals in NDCs, and NDCs can increase the visibility and support for the NAP process.
• The NAP process supports the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction by helping countries understand climate risks and strengthen resilience, specifically contributing to Target E regarding national and local disaster risk reduction strategies.

APA

Hammill, A., Dekens, J., & Dazé, A. (2020). Le processus des plans nationaux d’adaptation (PNA) : Questions fréquentes. NAP Global Network. https://napglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/napgn-fr-2020-Processus-PNA-Questions-Fréquentes.pdf

Chicago

Hammill, Anne, Julie Dekens, and Angie Dazé. Le processus des plans nationaux d’adaptation (PNA) : Questions fréquentes. NAP Global Network, 2020. https://napglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/napgn-fr-2020-Processus-PNA-Questions-Fréquentes.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{hammill2020processus, author = {Hammill, Anne and Dekens, Julie and Dazé, Angie}, title = {{Le processus des plans nationaux d’adaptation (PNA) : Questions fréquentes}}, institution = {NAP Global Network}, year = {2020}, month = jun, url = {https://napglobalnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/napgn-fr-2020-Processus-PNA-Questions-Fréquentes.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }