1. Least Developed Countries Expert Group stocktaking meeting on NAPA preparation and implementation Bangkok Thailand 3 – 5 September 2007 Karma L. Rapten LEG Member, Bhutan

2. Submitted NAPAs 1. Bangladesh 2. Bhutan 3. Comoros 4. Djibouti 5. Haiti 6. Kiribati 7. Madagascar 8. Malawi 9. Mauritania 10. Niger 21 NAPAs – as of 31 July 2007 11. Samoa 12. Burundi 13. Cambodia 14. Eritrea 15. Lesotho 16. Rwanda 17. Senegal 18. DR Congo 19. Sao Tome & Principe 20. Sudan 21. Tuvalu

3. Submitted NAPAs (by Region) African LDCs  Djibouti  Malawi  Mauritania  Niger  Burundi  Eritrea  Lesotho  Rwanda  Senegal  Sudan  DR Congo Asian LDCs  Bangladesh  Bhutan  Cambodia SIDS  Comoros  Haiti  Kiribati  Madagascar  Samoa  Tuvalu  Sao Tome & Principe

4. Strengths of NAPAs Generally follow guidelines Integration of NAPAs into National planning and development framework (PRSP, MDG, etc) Country driven approach Consultative and participatory approach Methodology – sound with regard to prioritizing identified activities

5. Some observations on NAPAs  Most NAPAs have been able to communicate national vulnerability assessment and responses  Projects address actual needs and benefits but further development benefits could be highlighted

6. Some observations on NAPAs  Project profiles generally comprehensive and would need to be converted to PIFs  In converting to PIFs more information may be needed on specific implementation agencies, and other needs for ensuring success of project development and implementation  In some LDCs high turn over of personnel managing NAPA process at country level may affect project implementation and this needs to be addressed by NAPA focal points

7. Some observations on NAPAs  NAPA teams may require more support for project conceptualization, implementation approaches, funding opportunities, etc.

8. Opportunities & Recommendations  Country-driven approach – pragmatic approach  Muti-stakeholder approach – synergy across work of different organizations at country level  LEG could provide more guidance to NAPA teams on identifying data needs for project implementation  Project profiles – more support by LEG/UNITAR on project preparation, provide training etc.  Involve national planning and finance personnel for project formulation

9. Constraints in NAPA Implementation  Capacity building on project preparation  Mobilization of sufficient funds for project implementation  Better coordination may be needed between GEF, IAs and Parties to ensure common approach in project development and implementation  Project based approach of NAPA projects vs. Programme funding  Changes in procedures on project development among agencies may lead to delays in implementing NAPA projects

10. Technical Support Needs for NAPA Implementation  Land-locked LDCs  LDCs in Africa  Sectors - Agriculture, forestry, water resources and health  Identification of appropriate crop varieties for diversification to increase food security  Training farmers on storage, utilization and value addition to crops and livestock products  Establishment of meteorological observation network  Technical services and equipment for data collection and processing  Community education for rehabilitation of degraded forests  Early warning system in health care services to detect climate-related epidemics

11. Technical Support Needs for NAPA Implementation  LDCs in Asia  Agriculture, forestry, water resources, health, disaster management and mainstreaming climate issues  Formulation of national emergency medical services strategies and training  Establishment of early warning system  Capacity building of communities for rapid responses to CC impacts  Institutional arrangements and capacity building at national and local levels

12. Technical Support Needs for NAPA Implementation  SIDS LDCs  Sectors – Forestry, coastal zone, health and mainstreaming climate change issues  Building engineering capacity within the government  Technical capabilities on coral monitoring and restoration of degraded coral reefs  Early warning system to detect climate related health impacts  Alternative water storage and water use efficiency technology  Reduce vulnerability of island groundwater resources from coastal flooding  Formulation of relevant policies, strategies and activities to integrate CC in development

13. Technical Support Needs for NAPA Implementation  Asian LDCs  Agriculture, forestry, water resources, health, disaster management and mainstreaming climate issues  Formulation of national emergency medical services strategies and training  Establishment of early warning system  Capacity building of communities for rapid responses to CC impacts  Institutional arrangements and capacity building at national and local levels