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The Peer Learning Summit (PLS) convened representatives from 10 countries to exchange knowledge on vertical integration in the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process. The workshop focused on five interdependent areas: coordination mechanisms with sub-national governments, capacity strengthening, engagement with the local private sector, engagement with civil society organizations (CSOs), and financial flows to sub-national levels. Key discussions highlighted the necessity of long-term monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems to track progress across governance levels and the importance of gender-responsive and socially inclusive (GESI) approaches. Participating countries, including Kenya, Ghana, and Tuvalu, shared specific milestones and challenges, such as limited local funding and technical capacity gaps. The event concluded with countries identifying actionable next steps for their respective NAP processes through June 2024.

The National Gender and Climate Change Strategy (SNGCC) of the Central African Republic (2023–2030) aims to institutionalize a gender and social inclusion approach across all climate actions. It identifies agriculture and water resources as the most vulnerable sectors and outlines five strategic axes: governance and financing, sector-specific actions, capacity building, communication, and the empowerment of women and vulnerable groups. The strategy includes a detailed action plan with 31 priority activities for 2023–2026, budgeted at 351 million FCFA (approximately 575,000 USD), to be co-managed by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and the Ministry for the Promotion of Gender.

The report argues that progress reporting is a critical tool for tracking National Adaptation Plan (NAP) implementation, especially for countries lacking full monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems. It highlights how reporting facilitates a 'learn-by-doing' approach, improves transparency, and supports Paris Agreement obligations. Despite these benefits, the report notes that few countries currently report on NAP progress due to resource and capacity constraints.

The proposal aims to address critical gaps in Benin's climate action, including the lack of a centralized climate information system and poor integration of national climate commitments into communal development plans. Key planned activities include the creation of a digital climate data repository, a baseline study on the integration of climate change into local planning, an evaluation of the 2016-2025 Low-Emission Climate-Resilient Development Strategy (LECRDS), and the development of a concept note for scaling up nature-based solutions. The project will be implemented by the International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF) over 24 months, targeting the National Designated Authority, sectoral ministries, and local communes.

The document explains the role of the Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) within the Paris Agreement's Enhanced Transparency Framework (ETF). While BTR submission is mandatory for most countries by December 31, 2024, the adaptation chapter (A-BTR) is optional. The guide details how countries can use the A-BTR to satisfy other reporting requirements, such as Adaptation Communications (AdCom) and National Communications (NC), and how to leverage existing NAP data and processes to reduce reporting burdens through cross-referencing and synthesis.

The document outlines the synergies between National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs), suggesting that NAPs provide critical data on national circumstances, risks, and adaptation strategies that can be cross-referenced or distilled into BTRs. It notes that even countries without a formally submitted NAP can use intermediate milestones, such as risk assessments or roadmaps, to fulfill BTR reporting requirements and avoid duplication of effort.

The document argues that because climate change impacts and adaptation responses are not contained within political borders, the National Adaptation Planning (NAP) process should be leveraged to encourage transboundary coordination and collaboration to manage shared risks and opportunities.

The document evaluates the integration of gender analysis into National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) in nine countries between 2017 and 2022. It finds that such analyses improve knowledge, shift policies, enhance institutional collaboration, and can facilitate climate finance. The report emphasizes that for gender analysis to be effective, it requires high-level political ownership, diverse stakeholder engagement, and strategic, concrete recommendations that extend beyond the planning phase into implementation and monitoring.

The document outlines the requirements and opportunities for Parties to the Paris Agreement to report on climate change impacts and adaptation through Biennial Transparency Reports (BTRs). While the adaptation chapter (A-BTR) is generally optional, it is required if the BTR is submitted jointly with a National Communication (NC) or serves as an Adaptation Communication (AdCom). The briefing emphasizes that countries can reduce reporting burdens by cross-referencing existing documents, such as NAPs, and using the A-BTR to provide data for the Global Stocktake's assessment of the Global Goal on Adaptation.

The document examines the application of gender analyses within the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes of nine countries between 2017 and 2022. It identifies four primary impact areas: changes in policy (such as the integration of gender-specific actions in NAPs), improvements in knowledge and practice (including targeted training), enhanced collaboration between gender and climate ministries, and increased investment in gender-responsive adaptation. The briefing concludes that while gender analyses provide a critical foundation for equitable adaptation, their impact is maximized when there is high-level ownership, diverse stakeholder engagement, proactive dissemination, and ongoing technical support beyond the initial reporting phase.

The report examines 26 NAP progress reports from 20 countries to provide a framework for tracking climate adaptation. It identifies that while many countries commit to reporting, few do so due to capacity and resource constraints. The analysis proposes a four-step iterative cycle for reporting and details various methods for tracking implementation, evaluating effectiveness, and assessing the integration of adaptation into national budgeting.

A review of 41 multisector NAP documents reveals that transboundary climate risks are sporadically mentioned and lack a systematic approach, with most references limited to shared ecosystems like river basins. The document argues that the dominance of place-based adaptation and state sovereignty norms hinder the integration of cross-border risks, and recommends leveraging intergovernmental organizations and territorial framing to improve regional collaboration.

The document details a pilot project in the Central Plateau region of Burkina Faso to transition from a sectoral to a regional approach for climate adaptation. Using a methodology based on the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report, the project conducted a risk and vulnerability assessment (RVA) that identified agriculture, water resources, livestock, environment, and health as the most vulnerable sectors. The resulting Regional Adaptation Plan (RAP) for 20242028 includes 44 priority actions. The pilot emphasizes the necessity of involving regional stakeholders, including women and the elderly, and notes that the process requires significant financial and human resources, taking approximately one year to complete.

The document assesses the impact of gender analyses on National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes in nine countries, identifying how these tools influence policy, knowledge, collaboration, and investment. It highlights that while gender analyses often lead to the creation of specific gender-climate strategies and the integration of gender-disaggregated data into NAPs, their effectiveness depends on high-level political ownership, inclusive stakeholder participation, and continuous dissemination of results.

The document assesses the application of gender analyses within the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes of nine countries between 2017 and 2022. It identifies four primary types of impact: policy changes, improved collaboration, evolution of knowledge and practices, and increased investment. The analysis highlights that while gender analyses often inform high-level planning documents and national strategies, their effectiveness depends on high-level political ownership, diverse stakeholder engagement, proactive dissemination of results, and the formulation of concrete, actionable recommendations tailored to specific NAP entry points.

The document details a pilot project in Burkina Faso's Plateau-Central region that uses a standardized Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (RVA) to create a Regional Adaptation Plan (RAP). This regional approach aims to refine national adaptation strategies by addressing local specificities, specifically targeting vulnerable groups and key sectors like agriculture and health.

The document emphasizes that financing strategies for adaptation should not exist in isolation but should be aligned with other national financing strategies to ensure a coordinated approach to public and private finance. Such alignment facilitates better prioritization, consistent messaging to international partners, and the integration of climate risks into all national investments and public budgeting.

The document argues that Africa's vulnerability to climate change is underestimated because transboundary and cascading risks—where impacts in one country affect another via trade, finance, and shared ecosystems—are often overlooked. It suggests that National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) should be used to identify these external risks and the potential for domestic adaptation to create vulnerabilities elsewhere. The brief calls for increased international cooperation and the integration of climate risk into security, trade, and development policies to prevent adaptation efforts from creating 'winners and losers' across the continent.

The report examines climate adaptation in Senegal, finding that while locally led adaptation (LLA) is active and aligns with national goals, it is hindered by significant financing gaps and a lack of integration into central government policy and governance.

Nepal is highly vulnerable to climate change, facing increasing frequencies of floods, landslides, and droughts. The government aims for net-zero emissions by 2045 and net-negative emissions by 2050. To achieve this, Nepal has developed a GCF country programme featuring a pipeline of 14 projects focusing on e-mobility, climate-resilient agriculture, and watershed management. The document details the institutional arrangements for GCF engagement, including the role of the Ministry of Finance as the National Designated Authority, and identifies significant financing gaps, estimating a need for USD 49.4 billion by 2030 to meet NDC and NAP targets.