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The report details a workshop focused on aligning National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) with Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). It argues that while NDCs set high-level goals, the NAP process serves as the operational mechanism to implement these goals at subnational and local levels. The document identifies significant institutional gaps, as many countries operate these processes in parallel without coordination. Key recommendations include establishing joint technical working groups, creating shared monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and developing technical guidelines to move from informal to systematic alignment.

The document describes Colombia's National Adaptation Plan (NAP) as a dynamic process rather than a static document, designed to integrate climate risk management into sectoral and regional planning. It identifies priority sectors for adaptation, including health, housing, industry, finance, agriculture, mines and energy, and transportation, while tracking milestones from 2011 to 2018, such as the approval of the Climate Change Law and the submission of the NAP document to the UNFCCC.

The Ghana National Adaptation Plan Framework establishes a coordinated, sectoral-based approach to climate adaptation. Led by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the framework aims to integrate climate resilience into national development planning, engage the private sector, and ensure gender-responsive and community-based adaptation strategies across key sectors including agriculture, water, and health.

The document defines alignment as a process to identify synergies among policy processes with common objectives to increase coherence, efficiency, and effectiveness. It argues that aligning the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the Paris Agreement, and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction is essential for climate-resilient development because these agendas share goals of strengthening resilience and reducing vulnerability. The brief outlines a continuum of alignment—from informal collaboration to systematic alignment—and notes that success depends on political will, government capacity, and the influence of coordinating actors, such as ministries of planning or central leadership.

The document argues that aligning national policy processes—specifically those related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies—increases coherence, efficiency, and effectiveness in achieving climate-resilient development. It defines alignment as the identification of synergies between policies with common goals, distinguishing it from 'mainstreaming' (the integration of climate considerations into a single plan). The briefing outlines a progression of alignment from informal collaboration to systematic alignment, noting that success depends on political will, institutional arrangements, and the capacity of government actors. It emphasizes that while national governments lead these processes, implementation occurs primarily at the subnational level, necessitating a coordinated approach to avoid overburdening local authorities.

The document argues that aligning national policy processes—specifically those related to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), National Adaptation Plans (NAPs), and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) strategies—increases the coherence, efficiency, and effectiveness of climate-resilient development. It defines alignment as the identification of synergies between policies with common goals and presents a continuum of alignment ranging from informal collaboration to systematic alignment. The briefing emphasizes that while alignment is often hindered by administrative barriers between government ministries, it is essential for reducing the burden on subnational actors and improving overall development outcomes.

Senegal has implemented a sectoral approach to its National Adaptation Plan (NAP), utilizing a hierarchy of committees to link local and national planning. The fisheries and aquaculture sector served as the pilot for this process, integrating six existing local adaptation plans into a national strategy. Key to this success was the involvement of Local Artisanal Fishing Councils (CLPA) and the coordination between the National Committee on Climate Change (COMNACC) and 14 Regional Committees on Climate Change (COMRECCs).

The Government of Saint Lucia, led by the Department of Sustainable Development, implemented a strategic communications strategy to support its 10-year National Adaptation Plan (2018-2028). Key initiatives included the creation of a dedicated website, the engagement of journalists through workshops and challenges, the use of charismatic spokespersons and local artists for public awareness, and the development of a specific NAP logo. To measure the impact of these efforts, the government utilizes Knowledge, Attitude, Practice (KAP) surveys conducted between 2005 and 2016. These activities aim to foster consensus on climate threats and mobilize resources for adaptation in a country where inaction could cost up to 49 per cent of GDP by 2100.

Saint Lucia has implemented a 10-year National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, led by the Department of Sustainable Development, to build resilience against climate change. The plan identifies eight priority sectors for adaptation—Tourism, Water, Agriculture, Fisheries, Education, Health, Infrastructure & spatial planning, and Natural resource management—and utilizes Sectoral Adaptation Strategies & Action Plans (SASAPs) to implement measures. The process includes several supporting tools, such as a Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Report and a Monitoring & Evaluation Plan. Observed and anticipated climate impacts for the country include tropical storms, high-intensity hurricanes, sea level rise, coral bleaching, and prolonged droughts.

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is implementing a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to mainstream climate adaptation into development planning and financing. The process, led by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, Sustainable Development and Information Technology, identifies key climate hazards such as tropical storms, rising sea levels, and rainfall variability. Priority sectors for adaptation include agriculture, water, energy, tourism, and infrastructure. Between 2010 and 2014, extreme weather events caused losses exceeding 35 percent of the country's GDP.

Albania established the Inter Ministerial Working Group on Climate Change (IMWGCC) in 2014 to coordinate climate mitigation and adaptation. The NAP process began in 2015 with a participatory stocktaking workshop, with the goal of adopting a national strategy on climate change, a NAP document, and a national mitigation plan in 2018. The country's approach focuses on mainstreaming adaptation into sector plans and the National Strategy for Development and Integration, targeting priority sectors such as agriculture, forestry, tourism, energy, settlements, and water.

The document outlines the critical role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, emphasizing that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. It identifies key opportunities, such as strengthening accountability and fostering cross-sectoral partnerships, alongside significant challenges including the lack of common metrics for success and inadequate technical capacity. To address these, the briefing proposes emerging solutions focused on stakeholder alignment, resource strengthening, and improving data quality, such as using sex-disaggregated data and leveraging Information and Communication Technologies for data collection.

The document outlines a strategic approach to communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, emphasizing the need to tailor messages and channels to priority audiences across the planning, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation stages. It suggests using tools like the Influence-Interest grid for stakeholder mapping and recommends the use of statistics, human interest stories, and memorable phrases to support key messages. The brief also highlights the importance of selecting appropriate communication channels based on audience media habits and establishing SMART metrics to measure the impact of these activities.

Malawi initiated its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process in 2014, completing a stocktaking exercise and establishing a roadmap. The process is managed by a core team of adaptation experts collaborating with cross-sectoral experts to identify long-term priorities. To support this, Malawi submitted a NAP formulation proposal to the Green Climate Fund with technical assistance from UNEP. The document identifies key climate impacts—including wildfires, drought, floods, rainfall variability, and increasing temperatures—and priority sectors for adaptation such as agriculture, fisheries, health, infrastructure, energy, forestry, water, wildlife, and gender.

The document outlines the critical role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, emphasizing that there is no "one-size-fits-all" approach. It identifies key challenges such as the lack of common metrics for success, data gaps, and inadequate technical capacity. To address these, the report suggests emerging solutions focused on stakeholder coordination, resource strengthening—including the use of international funding like the Green Climate Fund's Readiness Programme—and improving data quality through gender-sensitive indicators and ICT tools. Case examples from South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya demonstrate the importance of aligning M&E with existing national structures and international commitments like the SDGs and NDCs.

The document outlines a strategic approach to communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, focusing on four key pillars: prioritizing audiences, developing tailored key messages, identifying appropriate communication channels, and establishing metrics to measure impact. It argues that clear communication is essential for engaging government decision-makers, civil society, and the private sector to ensure adaptation priorities reflect stakeholder views and to support the implementation and monitoring of climate actions.

The document outlines the critical role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. It identifies key challenges such as the lack of common measurement criteria, resource constraints, and the complexity of gender integration. To address these, the briefing proposes emerging solutions focused on stakeholder coordination, resource strengthening, and improving data quality, while highlighting country-specific examples from South Africa, Morocco, and Kenya.

The document outlines a strategic approach to communications for National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, emphasizing the need to tailor messages and channels to diverse stakeholders. It details a four-step iterative process: prioritizing audiences using tools like the influence/interest matrix, developing concise and targeted key messages with supporting evidence (statistics, lived stories, and slogans), selecting appropriate communication channels based on audience media habits, and establishing SMART criteria to measure impact. The briefing argues that strategic communication ensures stakeholder views are reflected in prioritized adaptation measures and improves the mobilization of citizens throughout the NAP cycle.

The document outlines the critical role of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, emphasizing that there is no single formula for its implementation. It identifies key opportunities, such as improving resource efficiency and cross-sectoral partnerships, alongside challenges like the lack of common metrics for adaptation success and inadequate technical capacity. The text proposes emerging solutions focused on stakeholder alignment, resource strengthening, and improving data quality, including the use of gender-disaggregated data and information communication technologies.

The document outlines a strategic framework for communications within the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, emphasizing the need for tailored messaging and stakeholder engagement across planning, implementation, and monitoring phases.