Supporting LDCs to advance their National Adaptation Plans Asia Regional Training Workshop

Supporting LDCs to advance their National Adaptation Plans Asia Regional Training Workshop

Marriott Resort and Spa, Pattaya, Thailand, 17-20 February 2014

Nele BünnerGesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit

Session 3Introduction of other tools developed by

NAP-GSP partners and collaborators -

The Stocktaking for National Adaptation Planning (SNAP) tool by GIZ

NAP process (5/CP.17)• Objectives Reduce vulnerability, build adaptive capacity and resilience Mainstream adaptation to climate change into all relevant sector-

specific and general development planning• Characteristics Country-driven, non-prescriptive, iterative, building on existing efforts Transparent, participatory, gender-sensitive• Elementsa) Laying the groundwork and addressing gapsb) Preparatory elementsc) Implementation Strategiesd) Monitoring, reporting, review


Session 3Introduction of tools developed by NAP-GSP partners and collaborators

Elements of the NAP process



Source: LEG 2012GIZ Stocktaking tool for identifying needs, gaps, and the point of departure

for the NAP process

Stocktaking for National Adaptation Planning (SNAP) tool

Mainly support for Element A: Lay the groundwork and address gapsInitiate of the NAP processAssesses on-going and past adaptation activitiesAssesses of strategic NAP goalsIdentify needs and gapsBased on 7 success factors for NAP (21 test questions)Entry points for additional measuresMonitoring & Evaluation of national planning process



UNFCCC guidance on NAP success factors



Success factor UNFCCC guidance

Climate information “Guided by the best available science and, as appropriate, traditional knowledge” (5/CP.17, 3rd para)

Human and institutional capacities “Institutional arrangements and capacities for overall coordination and leadership on adaptation“ (5/CP.17, Annex, 2nd para)

Long term vision and mandate “Identify and address medium- and long-term adaptation needs” (1/CP.16, 15th para)

Implementation “Based on nationally identified priorities” (5/CP.17, 1st para)

Mainstreaming „Integrate adaptation to climate change into all sector-specific and general development planning” (5/CP.17, 1st para)

Participation “Gender-sensitive, participatory and fully transparent approach” (5/CP.17, 3rd para)

M&E “Address inefficiencies; reflect lessons learned; monitor and review efforts; report on effectiveness” (5/CP.17, Annex, 6th para)

Climate information

Data about climate impacts, vulnerabilities and adaptation options that provide the basis for solid decision making about responses to climate change.



Picture: Inventory of Methods for Adaptation to Climate Change (IMACC)

Human and institutional capacitiesThe ability of stakeholders and institutions to coordinate adaptation processes as well as to use and manage climate information.



Long term vision and mandateCommon understanding on long term objectives for national development taking climate change into account, as well as a mandate to align key process with this vision.




Implementation The quality, quantity and strategic orientation of measures that are put on the ground to enhance resilience or reduce vulnerability to changes in climate.




MainstreamingThe process of integrating adaptation into development processes at all planning levels, including national, sectorial and communal policy documents and programs.




ParticipationThe involvement of representatives from private entities, different sectorial public administrations, civil society and NGO. Involving women´s representatives is especially important since women are often disproportionally affected by climate change.




Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E)Monitoring climate change impacts, financial resources, and adaptation performance, as well as monitoring and evaluating adaptation results provides valuable information for adaptation planning and decision-making. M&E systems for adaptation ensure effective resource allocation, improve accountability, strengthen steering adaptation plans and activities and foster learning on adaptation.




How to assess these factors?• Participatory stakeholder workshop (1-

2 days)• Introduction to NAP • Overview of the national adaptation

and development planning context• Combination of group discussion and

individual assessment with qualitative justification for current and intended planning capacities

• Group discussion on results• Documentation of assessment results

and discussion Supporting LDCs to advance their National Adaptation Plans

Asia Regional Training Workshop


Results• Common understanding of point of departure in the

NAP process• Exchange between important institutions • Meaning of NAP for the country• Identification of important needs and gaps for

effective adaptation• Indications for formulating a NAP ‘roadmap’– Prioritize success factors – Specific activities



Training on Stocktaking for National Adaptation Planning (SNAP) tool by GIZ

Adapted version for training context:• Introduction to the SNAP tool• Simulation of a national stakeholder workshop using

the SNAP tool• Findings and wrap-up• Presentation of real-case application in Tunisia Material



Thursday, 11.45 am to 1.45 pmTraining session on the Stocktaking for National Adaptation

Planning (SNAP) tool by GIZ



Contact: Nele Bünner, [email protected]

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Supporting LDCs to advance their National Adaptation Plans Asia Regional Training Workshop

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adaptation options

longterm adaptation

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nap success factors

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