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The NAP Global Network Strategy to 2025 establishes a framework to accelerate climate-resilient development in developing countries by enhancing National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes. The strategy focuses on three main priorities: expanding tailored technical support, innovating peer learning, and making NAP knowledge more accessible and compelling. It aims to reach 30 new developing countries by 2025, ensure 30% of support goes to least developed countries (LDCs), and assist at least 15 countries in transitioning from planning to implementation. The Network operates through a Theory of Change that links activities like South-South peer exchange and the Country Support Hub to longer-term outcomes of higher-quality NAP processes and increased strategic investment in adaptation.

The document argues that while ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is a cost-effective pillar of nature-based solutions, it remains underused due to economic paradigms, lack of political will, and financing gaps. It positions the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process as the primary strategic vehicle to mainstream EbA across sectors and levels of government. The guide provides eight guiding principles for integration, ranging from using ecosystem-level vulnerability assessments to ensuring long-term financing and inclusive, participatory planning.

The NAP Global Network provides demand-driven support to developing countries through long-term in-country programs and short-term technical inputs via its Country Support Hub. Over five years, the Network has helped countries like Colombia, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Kiribati, Peru, Saint Lucia, and South Africa achieve milestones including the adoption of NAP documents, the creation of sectoral adaptation strategies, and the establishment of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems. Key lessons emphasize that building trust-based relationships with government partners is essential and that a 'value chain' of technical assistance, peer learning, and knowledge resources accelerates the transition from planning to implementation.

The NAP Global Network's 2021-2025 strategy focuses on transitioning developing countries from adaptation planning to execution. The network aims to reach 30 new countries, ensure 30% of support goes to Least Developed Countries, and assist 15 countries in moving from planning to implementation. Key priorities include tailored technical assistance, innovative peer-to-peer learning, and making NAP knowledge more accessible through storytelling and MOOCs. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, and the integration of climate risk into national decision-making processes.

The document argues that ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) is a cost-effective pillar of nature-based solutions that can strengthen human and ecological resilience. It identifies barriers to scaling EbA—such as economic paradigms, lack of political will, and financing gaps—and proposes that the NAP process provides the necessary intersectoral and multi-level framework to overcome these. The briefing outlines eight guiding principles for integrating EbA into the NAP phases of planning, implementation, and monitoring, emphasizing the need for inclusive, long-term, and evidence-based approaches.

The NAP Global Network's 2021–2025 strategy focuses on accelerating climate resilience in developing countries by enhancing the quality and implementation of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). The Network aims to bridge the gap between planning and action through tailored technical support, innovative peer-to-peer learning, and the production of accessible knowledge products. Key targets for 2025 include reaching 30 new developing countries, ensuring 30% of support benefits Least Developed Countries (LDCs), and collaborating with 15 countries on the transition from planning to implementation. The strategy emphasizes gender equality, social inclusion, and the integration of NAPs with other climate instruments like Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and Adaptation Communications (ADCOMs).

The report analyzes the integration of climate and disaster risk finance and insurance (CDRFI) within National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, finding that while insurance is widely mentioned—particularly for agriculture—there are significant opportunities to better utilize risk analytics, adaptive social protection, and diverse financial instruments to enhance climate resilience in developing countries.

The document assesses Turkmenistan's institutional capacity for climate adaptation, highlighting the vulnerability of its water and agricultural sectors. It recommends the development of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and the use of the Inter-Sectoral Commission on Environmental Protection to coordinate cross-sectoral integration. The report also identifies key drivers for success, including high-level political support and the need for a National Clean Climate Fund, while drawing lessons from adaptation processes in Turkey, Poland, and the Czech Republic.

The document outlines Saint Lucia's comprehensive climate policy environment, highlighting the role of the Department of Sustainable Development and the National Climate Change Committee in coordinating national efforts. It details the implementation of the National Adaptation Plan (2018-2028), the development of Sectoral Adaptation Strategies and Action Plans (SASAPs), and the submission of an Updated Nationally Determined Contribution in January 2021. The paper also examines the integration of gender considerations, the challenges of climate finance, and the emerging focus on loss and damage policy.

The Republic of Chad is seeking a second GCF readiness grant to address gaps in climate finance mobilization. The proposal focuses on four main outcomes: strengthening the institutional capacity of the National Designated Authority (NDA), updating the national GCF website, operationalizing the No-Objection Procedure (NOP), and establishing a Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) tool for climate finance flows. Additionally, it aims to update the Chad Country Programme and develop at least three high-quality project concept notes in sectors such as agriculture, water, and fisheries. A significant component of the request is the mobilization of the private sector through a landscape analysis and a call for project ideas to reduce the country's climate investment deficit.

The State of Palestine (SoP) seeks USD 893,872 from the Green Climate Fund to overcome barriers to climate finance exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and Israeli occupation. The proposal focuses on three main outcomes: establishing a National Digital Climate Change Platform to enable remote coordination and data sharing; conducting a holistic readiness needs assessment and a framework for health co-benefits; and developing six high-quality project concept notes (five in energy and agriculture, one in health). The project, to be implemented by Deloitte Tohmatsu Financial Advisory LLC over 18 months, aims to restore disrupted NDC implementation and improve the matching of project concepts with international Accredited Entities.

Fiji is implementing nature-based solutions, specifically the use of vetiver grass, as part of its National Adaptation Plan (NAP) to combat climate risks such as flooding and erosion. Vetiver grass is used to stabilize soil, protect riverbanks, and contribute to 'nature-based seawalls' to protect coastal and inland communities.

The analysis of 19 National Adaptation Plan (NAP) documents examines the integration of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) as a tool for climate resilience. It highlights that EbA, as a nature-based solution, provides multiple benefits including biodiversity protection, food security, and improved health, and suggests that NAP processes offer a strategic framework and potential financial resources for scaling these approaches.

The report examines the 'adaptation gap,' noting that annual costs for adaptation in developing countries could reach USD 500 billion by 2050, while current flows remain insufficient and skewed toward mitigation. It analyzes how MDBs are transitioning from stand-alone climate projects to a 'Paris alignment' paradigm where all development finance is climate-resilient. Key barriers identified include a lack of technical expertise in developing countries, the high upfront costs of climate-proofing (10-20% of finance), and the difficulty of attracting private sector investment due to a lack of immediate revenue streams. The document recommends increased technical assistance for National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and the use of innovative blended finance instruments to catalyze private capital.

The report examines youth climate advocacy in Africa, highlighting the role of civil society, government policies, and the challenges of the digital divide. It argues for a shift from tokenistic inclusion to meaningful participation, where youth are recognized as active agents of change in policymaking and implementation.

The paper argues that while existing climate services primarily support short-term farming decisions, they must be expanded to include decadal and long-term projections to guide transformative adaptation—significant systemic changes to agricultural production. A review of 253 national documents found that only 2.7% describe transformative applications of CS. The authors recommend integrating long-term climate data with crop models and socioeconomic factors to identify viability thresholds and map adaptation pathways, while emphasizing the need to modernize National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHS) and ensure equitable access for marginalized farmers.

The evaluation concludes that the NAP GN has been a valuable contributor to the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process, exceeding its grant targets for training and institutional capacity building. While highly effective in providing neutral knowledge brokering and tailored country support, the report identifies needs for improved impact measurement, better coordination with multilateral entities, and a strategic shift toward supporting the implementation phase of NAPs.

The report identifies key climate vulnerabilities on Amatuku Islet, highlighting critical issues in water security, coastal stabilization, and income security. It employs a multi-criteria analysis to align local 'lived' experiences with technical 'learned' perspectives, concluding that inadequate household water tank capacity and limited coastal stabilization infrastructure are the highest priorities for national and local adaptation efforts.

The report details an Integrated Vulnerability Assessment (IVA) for the Funafuti community, identifying critical vulnerabilities in water security, coastal erosion, and income security. It employs a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) to align community-identified 'lived' experiences with technical 'learned' perspectives from a Technical Working Group (TWG). Key findings highlight the inadequacy of household water tanks and the severe impact of coastal erosion on housing. The document serves as a foundational input for Tuvalu's National Adaptation Plan (NAP), emphasizing the need for hard shoreline protection, enforcement of building codes for water storage, and improved disaster evacuation facilities.

The document argues that failing to adopt a gender-responsive approach to private sector engagement in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) could "reinforce existing gender and social inequalities and exacerbate vulnerabilities." It highlights that women-led and women-focused businesses are frequently "underserved and underrepresented" due to barriers such as limited access to formal education, financial services, and land ownership. To address this, the guide recommends five steps: collecting gender-disaggregated data, identifying champions among women-led businesses, using inclusive communication strategies, striving for gender balance in stakeholder meetings, and collaborating with other actors to overcome systemic gender-related barriers in the private sector.