By Elena Kosolapova, Ph.D From IISD

The UNFCCC report compiles information on, among others, progress, lessons learned, gaps and needs, as well as financial and technical support received by developing countries and provided by developed countries, in the process to formulate and implement NAPs as at 9 February 2018.

In relation to gaps and needs in particular, the publication recommends that stakeholders be aware of the linkages between national monitoring, and the evaluation and monitoring of NDCs, the SDGs and other global frameworks.

NAPs from Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines address adaptation action in priority sectors.

The UNFCCC report identifies the need for capacity to effectively address adaptation within the broader framework of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs in the national context.