How can the NAP Process and NDC be Aligned and Why They Matter

How can the NAP Process and NDC be Aligned?

1. NAP-NDC Alignment and Why It Matters Peer Learning Forum Deborah Murphy, Senior Associate August 12-14, 2024 San Pedro, Belize

2. Low-Emission Development Strategy/ GHG emission reduction strategy communicates countries individual contributions to the Paris Agreement Paris Agreement NDC National process to identify medium- and long-term adaptation needs and strategies to address them Mitigation Adaptation  GHG reduction strategy National Adaptation Plan (NAP) National-level climate policies 1.5-degree target Global Goal on Adaptation

3. How are NAPs and NDCs aligned? Adaptation component of NDCs (NDC-As): Goal-setting High-level vision, objectives and needs a country intends to address through adaptation action. N APs: Vehicle for implementation Country-driven national level process to integrate adaptation into planning, and to implement adaptation actions priorities in NDCs.

4. What is Alignment? Alignment is the process of identifying synergies among policy processes with common objectives to increase efficiency and effectiveness for improved outcomes. Alignment can increase: Coherence E fficiency E ffectiveness

5. The NDC does not include an adaptation component or was developed before the NAP process was initiated. The NAP is clearly identified and recognized as the primary planning and implementation mechanisms for adaptation. Priority actions or contributions are derived from the NAP. The NDC draws from the NAP and high-level adaptation information is partially aligned. Priority actions or contributions are largely derived from the NAP. No alignment Formal alignment Informal alignment Partial alignment The NDC includes a commitment to develop a NAP or acknowledges the existence of the NAP, but high-level adaptation information and priority actions or contributions are misaligned or missing. NAP-NDC Alignment Continuum

6. Countries are making these links. For example, 49 of 56 multi-sector NAPs reference the NDC. KEY FINDING Data a s of June 30, 2024

7. Making the links: Adaptation in NDCs 151 of 166 (91%) of second or updated NDCs as of July 2022 contained adaptation information. 18 NDCs were designated as AdComs . Parties including an adaptation component in their NDCs are encouraged to use the AdCom guidance (decision 9/CMA.1). AdCom guidance has a double function, guiding 1) AdComs and 2) adaptation components of NDCs. NDCs can use information generated through the NAP process. Source : Subsidiary Body for Scientific cand Technological Advice. (2022). Report of the Adaptation Committee. FCCC/SB/2002/5/Add.1 https://unfccc.int/documents/623777 Source : Further guidance in relation to the adaptation communication, including, inter alia, as a component of national determined contributions, referred to in Article 7, paragraphs 10 and 11, of the Paris Agreement. FCCC/PA/CMA/2018/3/Add.1. https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/9-CMA.1_English.pdf

8. Why should we encourage and work toward NAP-NDC alignment?

9. Gender in NAPs and NDCs – Key Findings Based on a review of NAPs and NDCs for a sample of 18 countries: In general, integration of gender considerations tends to be stronger in NAP documents (likely because they are more detailed documents that provide more scope for this) NDCs tend to focus more on process (e.g. referring to a gender analysis that was completed) and commitments (e.g. to gender-responsive planning) rather than providing detailed analysis of gender issues and how they are integrated in adaptation action If the NAP came first, strong integration of gender in the NAP often leads to more substantive integration in the NDC (but not always)

10. Aligning Reporting to the UNFCCC Alignment between the NAP and NDC can also facilitate alignment across reporting to the UNFCCC. Source : Subsidiary Body for Scientific cand Technological Advice. (2022). Report of the Adaptation Committee . FCCC/SB/2002/5/Add.1 https://unfccc.int/documents/623777 Document Submission Timeline National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Not fixed Adaptation Communication (AdCom) Not fixed Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Every 5 years (2015, 2020, 2025, etc.) National Communication (NC) NC1 within 3 years of becoming a Party to UNFCCC, and every 4 years thereafter Biennial Transparency Report (BTR) Every 2 years (2024, 2026, 2028, etc.)

11. Why align NAPs and NDCs? NAP processes serve to raise the profile of adaptation in the country, building a foundation for the NDC Leveraging the NAP process improves the quality of the adaptation-related information in the NDC Ensures consistency in gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) approaches. Including adaptation costing in NDCs supports establishment of more accurate global cost estimates The NAP process is the key mechanism for adaptation and should inform adaptation information in NDCs

12. How can the NAP Process and NDC be Aligned? 12 th August 2024 San Pedro, Belize Anika Terton , Senior Policy Advisor

13. If your NAP was developed following the last NDC, use the NAP process to inform the development of our future NDC. Use the NAP process to improve the quality of the adaptation-related information in the NDC to demonstrate progress Use the NAP process to add value and enhance your country’s NDC adaptation goal Ensure consistent messaging across NAP and NDC Communicate the cost, needs and financial priorities for adaptation Make adaptation more visible ! 2025 NDC Update: An opportunity to align the NDC and NAP process?

14. Initiating Alignment: Where to Start? Identify synergies and map processes Acknowledgement Timelines Common objectives Priority sectors Trade-offs GESI Stakeholders 2 3 1 Coordination Coordination mechanism between NAP and NDC team Stakeholder engagement GESI Monitoring, evaluation and learning Information sharing Adaptation priorities Vulnerabilities and risks GESI Financing priorities and needs Platforms to share information/data

15. Key Considerations for Aligning Gender-Related Information in NDCs and NAPs Recognize that gender issues differ for adaptation and mitigation, requiring a tailored approach Ensure that relevant gender experts are engaged in the process Connect with the NAP team to: Understand how gender and other social issues are approached in the NAP Access gender analyses or other research that has been done to inform gender-responsive adaptation planning Identify key actors within government and outside who can support integration of gender considerations in the adaptation component of the NDC

16. Important: Countries are free to choose IF an d HOW they want to present adaptation information in their NDC. But existing guidelines for other instruments may be applied to the NDC adaptation component such as: Option 1: Guidance in relation to the Biennial Transparency Report’s Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Chapter Option 2: Guidance in relation to the Adaptation Communication What adaptation information should be included in the adaptation component of the NDC?

17. Biennial Transparency Report’s Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Chapter Outline Background Information National circumstances, institutional arrangements and legal frameworks Impacts, risks and vulnerabilities Planning, Strategies and Mainstreaming Adaptation priorities and barriers Adaptation strategies, policies, plans, goals, and actions to integrate adaptation into national policies and strategies Implementation & Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Progress on implementation of adaptation Monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions and processes Loss and Damage Information related to averting, minimizing, and addressing loss and damage associated with climate change impacts Experience Sharing & Miscellaneous Cooperation, good practices, and experience and lessons learned Other information related to climate change impacts and adaptation Adaptation Communication Guidance An adaptation communication may include the following elements: National circumstances, institutional arrangements, and legal frameworks Impacts, risks, and vulnerabilities, as appropriate National adaptation priorities, strategies, policies, plans, goals, and actions Implementation and support needs of, and provision of support to, developing country parties Implementation of adaptation actions and plans, including: i . Progress and results achieved ii. Adaptation efforts of developing countries for recognition iii. Cooperation on enhancing adaptation at the national, regional, and international levels, as appropriate iv. Barriers, challenges, and gaps related to the implementation of adaptation v. Good practices, lessons learned, and information-sharing vi. Monitoring and evaluation Adaptation actions and/or economic diversification plans, including those that result in mitigation co-benefits How adaptation actions contribute to other international frameworks and/or conventions Gender-responsive adaptation action and Traditional Knowledge, knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, and local knowledge systems related to adaptation, where appropriate Any other information related to adaptation National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Process Source : Further guidance in relation to the adaptation communication, including, inter alia, as a component of national determined contributions, referred to in Article 7, paragraphs 10 and 11, of the Paris Agreement. https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/9-CMA.1_English.pdf Source : Adapted from the Modalities, Procedures and Guidelines for the transparency framework for action and support referred to in Article 13 of th e Paris Agreement (Decision 18/CMA.1) Page 33 CMA2018_03a02E.pdf (unfccc.int)

18. Get started: Moving Towards Enhanced NAP-NDC Alignment Identify opportunity to enhance alignment (e.g. 2025 NDC Update / NAP Update) Pursue or initiate effective and intentional coordination with NAP/NDC team Identify actors that need to be involved and who need information (e.g. Gender Ministry) Identify what information needs to be aligned or enhanced (e.g. adaptation priority sectors, cost) Consider existing guidance (e.g. BTR or AdCom ) to inform the outline of your NDC Adaption Component

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