Enhancing the use of decision-support tools to strengthen NAP design, implementation, and evaluation
The 10th anniversary of the NAP Expo, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 12–15, 2025, marked a significant milestone in global climate policy.
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Enhancing the use of decision-support tools to strengthen NAP design, implementation, and evaluation
The 10th anniversary of the NAP Expo, held in Lusaka, Zambia, from August 12–15, 2025, marked a significant milestone in global climate policy.
The NAP Expo is an annual outreach event organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG) under the UNFCCC, 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 National Adaptation Plans (NAPs). The theme for the 2025 NAP expo focused on innovations in the NAP process.
Significant progress has been made in advancing NAPs, with nearly three-quarters of countries having initiated the process and about one-third having formally submitted a completed plan. This reflects growing recognition of the importance of planned adaptation.
However, progress in formulation has not always translated into quality or readiness for implementation. Many NAPs face data and analytical gaps, including the use of climate scenarios that are not sufficiently robust, limited consideration of uncertainty, and adaptation options that are not fully feasible, costed, or aligned with institutional capacities.
Despite advances in NAP design, implementation and tracking remain significant challenges. Inadequate integration of NAP priorities into investment planning, alongside financing constraints and weak monitoring systems, continues to limit effective implementation and learning.