1. UNFCCC Workshop on the use of the guidelines, Mauritius, 8-11 april 2003 National Adaptation Programs of Actions (NAPAs/PANAs) Dr Isabelle NIANG-DIOP CGE member University Cheikh Anta Diop (Dakar)

2. UNFCCC Workshop on the use of the guidelines, Mauritius, 8-11 april 2003 The NAPAs : History Decided during COP7 (decision 28/CP7) Are concerned : Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Creation of the Least developed countries Expert Group (LEG) GEF Operational Guidelines (2002)

3. UNFCCC Workshop on the use of the guidelines, Mauritius, 8-11 april 2003 The NAPAs : what’s it? Objective is to « serve as a simplified and direct channels of communication for information relating to the urgent and immediate adaptation needs of the LDCs » Procedure defined by the GEF operational guidelines 200,000 US$ per country 12 to 18 months

4. UNFCCC Workshop on the use of the guidelines, Mauritius, 8-11 april 2003 The NAPAs process Build multidisciplinary NAPA teams Define goals and criteria, review existing policies and identify synergies Synthesize available information conduct a participatory assessment to identify urgent adaptation options Select priority adaptation needs Rank projects and activities Develop project profiles, integration into national policy frameworks Submit NAPA

5. UNFCCC Workshop on the use of the guidelines, Mauritius, 8-11 april 2003 NAPAs and National Communications NAPAs will be submitted to the UNFCCC secretariat after completion Will form a basis for adaptation reporting for the second national communication of LDCs Adaptation measures and policies for key vulnerable sectors Possible implementation of some of these measures to report on