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An open global forum discusses adaptation and resilience of human settlements at COP 23
At the NWP 11th Focal Point Forum, 95 participants gathered to learn about the challenges and opportunities for adaptation in human settlements, and interact with international experts on vulnerability assessments, long-term planning, the role of national governments and city-to-city partnerships.
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 New Video: the ins and outs of the adaptation knowledge portal
Check out a brand new video on the adaptation knowledge portal. It demonstrates what the knowledge portal is, and more importantly shows how you can directly participate in the UNFCCC process by becoming part of the NWP, knowledge-for-action network for climate resilience.
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Climate action under the NWP
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 SBSTA 47 welcomed the progress made under the NWP The 47th session of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice (SBSTA 47) welcomed the progress made under the NWP; encouraged the replication of the NWP 11th Focal Point Forum on human settlements and adaptation; and expressed support for enhanced communication for the second phase of the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative. |
 Closing knowledge gaps to scale up adaptation: the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative (LAKI)
During COP 23, the UNFCCC secretariat and UN Environment engaged experts and practitioners to reflect on the outcomes of the first phase of the LAKI, and discuss the implementation of second phase of the knowledge initiative in enabling adaptation action in subregions and areas of vulnerabilities.
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 Repackaging Research for Use in the Hindu Kush Himalaya Experts and practitioners convened at the latest LAKI satellite event to discuss collaborative approaches to close knowledge gaps identified during the LAKI priority-setting workshop in the Hindu Kush Himalayan subregion. Proposed actions include enhancing access to locally usable knowledge and adaptation technologies for agricultural practices and water resource management. |
 An innovative dialogue to curate knowledge on human settlements and adaptation
The technical dialogue with experts was co-organized with NWP partner organizations prior to COP 23 to complement the NWP 11th Focal Point Forum and resulted in enhanced experts' engagement, information-sharing, and collaboration among the NWP partners, Parties and other relevant organizations.
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 Working together: Enhance climate change adaptation actions through active partnership Students from a NWP partner, the University of Michigan, provided valuable support to various events organized by the Adaptation Programme of the UNFCCC secretariat during COP 23, and in doing so improved their understanding of the UNFCCC negotiation process.
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Your input matters: respond to the call for submission under the NWP
By 30 March, 2018: send us your view on how to enhance the relevance and effectiveness of the NWP. Your input will help inform the Parties' review of the NWP at SBSTA 48 (April - May 2018).
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Help drive the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative (LAKI) forward
Are you aware of knowledge challenges that hinder climate change adaptation actions? Would you like to help bridge such knowledge gaps? The LAKI is designed to identify and prioritize knowledge gaps, and catalyze actions to help close those knowledge gaps so that communities and ecosystems can better adapt to climate change in subregions and areas of vulnerabilities.
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 The Fiji Clearing House for Risk Transfer Launched
The Fiji Clearing House for Risk Transfer was launched at COP 23. Developed under the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage, it connects seekers of risk transfer solutions around the world with experts who can help to explore practical risk transfer solutions such as insurance. Through its RISK TALK you can also ask questions and get tailor-made answers from experts. |
 The 2018 technical examination process on adaptation Outlook to the 2018 technical examination process on adaptation: A technical expert meeting on adaptation will be conducted during the 48th sessions of the subsidiary bodies in April/May 2018. The topic will be "Adaptation planning for vulnerable groups, communities and ecosystems" and the Adaptation Committee is looking forward to the engagement of NWP partners in the discussion! |
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Upcoming Programme Events
(February - April, 2018)
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| 05 - 09 February
| The 33rd meeting of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG 33)
| Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
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| 07 - 09 February
| Expert meeting to assess progress made in the process to formulate and implement national adaptation plans (NAPs)
| Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe
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27 February - 02 March
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The 13th meeting of the Adaptation Committee
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Bonn, Germany
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04 - 06 April
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Adaptation Committee workshop on accessing the Green Climate Fund
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Bonn, Germany
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| 04 - 06 April
| NAP Expo 2018
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 Hot off the press: The NWP's biennial progress report
The biennial progress report of the NWP provides an overview of the advancements made under the NWP in areas including human settlements and the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative. The report also details the activities to be implemented in the months to come.
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 Integrating climate change adaptation with the UN SDGs and the Sendai Framework This technical paper is primarily based on discussions held at the 2017 technical expert meetings on adaptation. It enhances understanding of how good practices and lessons learned can lay the foundation for improved implementation of adaptation actions in the pre-2020 period and beyond.
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 Breaking new ground: Risk financing for slow onset events
The Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage held a side event during COP 23 to facilitate discussions on features of financial instruments, as well as innovative mechanisms to enhance collaborative action and support for addressing slow onset event-related risks.
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 The Task Force on Displacement at a Glance
In response to a request by COP 21, the Executive Committee of the Warsaw International Mechanism for Loss and Damage established the Task Force on Displacement. During the course of 2018 the Task Force will develop draft recommendations on integrated approaches to avert, minimize and address displacement related to the adverse impacts of climate change.
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 Munich Climate Insurance Initiative (MCII) received the Momentum for Change Award 2017The NWP partner organization MCII's work related to its Livelihood Protection Policy under its "Climate Risk Adaptation and Insurance in the Caribbean" project received the award under the category "Financing for climate-friendly investment". Congratulations MCII!
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A warm welcome to our new partners!
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Photo credits: UNFCCC Secretariat (photos number 1, 5, 7); ICMOD (photo number 6); University of Michigan (photos number 2, 8); United Nations (photos number 4, 11, 13 ).
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