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The document reports a growing trend of integrating NbS and EbA into National Adaptation Plans, noting that all NAPs now include at least one such action. It provides a breakdown of the specific ecosystems and management actions most frequently cited in these plans and offers action points for improving synergies with biodiversity planning and monitoring.

The document provides a detailed analysis of energy access and efficiency across high-impact countries, highlighting a significant gap between urban and rural electrification and the critical role of enabling policy frameworks. It reports that 3.04 billion people lacked clean cooking access in 2014 and 1.06 billion lacked electricity. While some countries like India, Bangladesh, Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda show strong policy support for energy access, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the least electrified region with underdeveloped policy environments. The report also examines energy efficiency and renewable energy, noting that while renewable energy targets are nearly universal, energy efficiency mandates often lag, particularly in developing nations.