Ethiopia’s National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Assembly: Supporting the transition to implementation
Ethiopia will be hosting a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Assembly, bringing together key government actors and development partners in dialogue on the transition to implementation of the country’s NAP.
On January 23rd, Ethiopia will be hosting a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) Assembly, bringing together key government actors and development partners in dialogue on the transition to implementation of the country’s NAP.
Ethiopia’s recently completed NAP provides an overarching framework for the country’s response to the impacts of climate change, complementing other elements of its climate change policy suite.
As a next step, government actors and other stakeholders will develop a roadmap for implementing Ethiopia’s NAP. This NAP Assembly will provide inputs to this process.
For more information or media inquires, please contact:
Ziona Eyob
Media and Communications Officer, NAP Global Network
zeyob@iisd.ca
About the NAP Global Network
The NAP Global Network was created in 2014 to support developing countries in advancing their NAP processes and to help accelerate adaptation efforts around the world. To achieve this, the Network facilitates sustained South–South peer learning and exchange, supports national-level action on NAP development and implementation, and enhances bilateral support for adaptation and climate-sensitive sectors through donor coordination. The Network’s members include participants from more than 110 countries involved in developing and implementing NAPs, as well as 11 bilateral donors. Financial support for the Network has been provided by Austria, Canada, Germany and the United States. The Secretariat is hosted by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD). For more information, visit www.napglobalnetwork.org.
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