Support to NAPs by the LEG, AC and other bodies under the Convention Presentation title Support to NAPs by the LEG, AC and other bodies under the Convention Regional training workshop on NAPs for Latin America and the Caribbean 4 to 7 Sept 2017 San Jose, Costa Rica Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG)

Overview of support based on decisions from the COP Presentation title Outline Overview of support based on decisions from the COP Support by the LDC Expert Group Support of the Adaptation Committee Support through the Nairobi work programme on impacts, vulnerability and adaptation to climate change

Overview of support based on decisions from the COP Presentation title Overview of support based on decisions from the COP Technical support Convention bodies and programmes: the LEG, Adaptation Committee, NWP, others UN organizations and specialized agencies, multilateral and bilateral agencies, regional centres and networks, NAP global support programmes, other programmes Financial support Convention funds: GCF, LDCF, SCCF, AF UN organizations and specialized agencies, multilateral and bilateral agencies, regional centres and networks

SUPPORT BY THE LDC EXPERT GROUP (LEG) Presentation title SUPPORT BY THE LDC EXPERT GROUP (LEG)

Technical guidelines, available in multiple languages Presentation title Support by the LEG Technical guidelines, available in multiple languages Information and technical materials to support countries formulating and implementing NAPs Frameworks (e.g. NAP-SDG iFrame) and tools (e.g. PEG M&E tool) Capturing and sharing of experiences, best practices and lessons by the LDCs in addressing adaptation Collecting and synthesizing gaps and needs for the LDCs for the process NAP workshops, NAP Expo, Open NAPs, NAP Central Collaboration with and engagement of a wide range of organizations

Initial guidelines are contained in decision 5/CP.17, annex Presentation title Guidelines Initial guidelines are contained in decision 5/CP.17, annex Technical guidelines for the NAP process, developed by the LEG in response to decision 5/CP.17 paragraph 15 are available in multiple languages at <http://unfccc.int/7279> Supplements to the guidelines are available on NAP Central <http://www4.unfccc.int/nap/Guidelines/Pages/Supplements.aspx> The guidelines provide the basis for the formulation and implementation of NAPs

African Anglophone countries Asian region Pacific region Presentation title NAP workshops NAP workshops for 2016-2017 African Anglophone countries Asian region Pacific region Latin America and the Caribbean Francophone African countries Participants drawn from NAP teams Finance/planning Line ministries/agencies http://unctad.org

It brings together everyone working on or interested in NAPs Presentation title NAP Expo Annual outreach event organized by the LEG, in collaboration with various bodies and organizations, to promote exchange of experiences and foster partnerships between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance NAPs It brings together everyone working on or interested in NAPs Four events thus far: in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016; next in Apr 2018 More information on the NAP Expos is available under the event pages on NAP Central http://unfccc.int/nap and at http://unfccc.int/6989#NAPs

Presentation title Open NAPs Developed in an open collaboration with interested partner organizations and experts to offer direct support to countries on their work on NAPs The LEG has launched these for initial set of countries, and is open to requests from other countries Enable the experts to work together with a country, and for the country teams to take advantage of the wide expertize and resources, to advance work on NAPs

NAP Central (http://unfccc.int/nap) Presentation title NAP Central (http://unfccc.int/nap) Submitted NAPs and other outputs from countries Questionnaire to submit info for the SBI assessment of progress in NAPs Global NAP Calendar Provides information on the different meetings, training workshops and conferences related to NAPs Many partners sharing information on their events NAP Events online: NAP Expos, workshops More features being rolled out: Open NAPs, NAP Tracking Tool/Dashboard, Support Tracker, etc. NAP Progress Tracker Provides progress made by each developing country Information is extracted from the online questionnaire and surveys

Engagement of the GEF and its agencies in supporting the LDCs Presentation title Collaboration and the provision of inputs to organizations and processes that provide support to the LDCs Working with other bodies and programmes under the Convention (as mandated by the COP) Working with the GCF in to support countries to access funding from the GCF for the formulation of NAPs and the implementation of policies, projects and programmes contained in the NAPs Engagement of the GEF and its agencies in supporting the LDCs Working with regional centres and networks through established focal points to provide support at regional levels Multilateral and bilateral agencies, other organizations

SBI assessment of progress made in NAPs Presentation title Provision of support to the intergovernmental process on adaptation and other issues related to the LDCs Supporting the assessment of progress in the implementation of the LDC work programme and future revisions and updates SBI assessment of progress made in NAPs LEG is undertaking various activities to prepare for the review Comprehensive information is needed for the review – it is important for all Parties to complete the online questionnaire Addressing Paris Agreement related mandates to the AC and the LEG from decision 1/CP.21, paragraphs 41 and 45 Special event to be conducted at on 12 May to share progress and to get feedback from Parties and non-Party stakeholders

SUPPORT OF THE ADAPTATION COMMITEE Presentation title SUPPORT OF THE ADAPTATION COMMITEE

The Adaptation Committee at a glance Presentation title The Adaptation Committee at a glance The Adaptation Committee is the overall advisory body on adaptation under the Convention established in Cancun at COP 16 It seeks to raise the profile of adaptation and to promote greater coherence in the way that adaptation is addressed See <unfccc.int/6053> for information on the work of the AC

Overview of the Adaptation Committee’s work on NAPs Presentation title Overview of the Adaptation Committee’s work on NAPs Review of LEG technical guidelines for NAPs for applicability to non-LDC developing countries Establishment of a Task Force on NAPs Establishment of a Task Force on technical support Monitoring and evaluation of adaptation Workshop on the means of implementation of adaptation Collaboration with LEG including on NAP Central

Presentation title AC Task Force on NAPs Aim: support developing countries seeking to formulate and implement NAPs Objectives: Serve as the panel within the AC that continuously looks at issues related to NAPs Liaise with the LEG, upon request, in support of its work with regard to NAPs in LDCs, ensuring consistence and supplementarity of mandates Identify opportunities in which activities can also be employed by non- LDCs Follow up on the operationalization modalities identified for the support of non-LDCs’ NAPs Report to the AC at each of its meeting on issues identified and proposed activities to support the NAP process for all eligible developing countries.

Presentation title SUPPORT THROUGH THE NAIROBI WORK PROGRAMME ON IMPACTS, VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE

NAP Expos, NAP case studies and training on NAPs. Presentation title NWP overview and activities related to NAPs Established in 2005, as a mechanism under the Convention to facilitate and catalyze the development and dissemination of information and knowledge to inform and support adaptation policies and practices Links relevant institutions, processes, resources and expertise outside the Convention to respond to adaptation knowledge needs identified by Parties, and arising from the implementation of the various workstreams under the Convention NWP partner organized are mobilized to provide support on various aspects related to NAPs, such as: Paper on considerations regarding vulnerable communities, groups and ecosystems, NAP Expos, NAP case studies and training on NAPs. 32

Presentation title Contact: The Chair Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) leghelp@unfccc.int