Introduction to the NAP Global Network | NAP Expo 2016
- 2. • Why? Growing importance of NAP processes, greater need for: • Coordination • Technical discussions, learning • Established in 2014 with support from Germany and the US • Secretariat IISD • Participants from 35 countries • Particular focus on bilaterals – represent major share of adaptation-related ODA Network Basics
- 3. Enhance national adaptation planning and action in developing countries by... Facilitating peer learning and exchange on challenges and opportunities national adaptation planning and implementation Improving coordination of adaptation- relevant bilateral support, ensuring it aligns with developing country priorities Supporting national-level action on NAP development and implementation Aim & objectives
- 4. Corresponding activities Peer Learning & Exchange Coordinated bilateral support National level action Country Support Hub • Ask an Expert • Targeted Technical Assistance Targeted Topics Forum Donor survey Training materials Meetings Peer technical exchanges NAP Assemblies
- 5. • Space to allow for honest and practical exchanges around NAP processes: • This is what we are doing • These are the challenges and questions • This is what we have learned so far • Zoom in on one specific topic related to NAP, move beyond generalities • High-level support for NAP process • Sector integration • Financing NAPs • Aim: Community of practice, South- South exchange Targeted Topics Forum (TTF)
- 6. Getting inputs from experts in the field to enhance understanding and frame discussions Sharing experiences on these issues and learn from peers in countries from around the world Unpacking what these technical inputs mean in own country contexts TTF’s three pillars TECHNICAL REFLEXIVERELATIONAL
- 7. TTF delivery models 1. Cohort or class approach 2015 Cohort 2016 Cohort 2. Mini TTF: Peer learning on the margins of other events • Ad hoc learning events • Introduce Network to more practitioners, highlight offerings • Expand the peer network and learning exchanges • Link to cohort countries as appropriate • Albania • Brazil • Grenada • Jamaica • Kenya • Malawi • Peru • Philippines • Togo • Benin • Cambodia • Colombia • Fiji • Madagascar • Mexico • Samoa • South Africa • Tanzania • Thailand TTF 1: July 2015 TTF 2: March 2016 TTF 1: September 2016
- 8. What comes out of TTFs? • Community of peers that can call on each other • Knowledge products that capture collective learning and share them with the broader adaptation community
- 9. Today’s Mini TTF • Objectives • Showcase the TTF approach • Facilitate peer learning & exchange around selected topics • Help participants identify next steps in NAP processes • Topics: • Integrating adaptation into sector planning • Budgeting in the NAP process • Facilitator: Blane Harvey