12 September 2017: The UNFCCC Least Developed Countries (LDCs) Expert Group (LEG) organized the first regional national adaptation plan (NAP) Expo for Asia. The LEG also conducted a regional workshop on NAPs for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Co-hosted by the UNFCCC and the Korean Ministry of Environment, and organized by the Korea Environment Institute (KEI) and Korea Adaptation Center for Climate Change (KACCC), in partnership with the UN Development Programme (UNDP)-UN Environment (UNEP) NAP Global Support Programme (NAP-GSP), NAP Expo Asia took place in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 11-12 September 2017. Highlighting NAPs as a crucial platform to coordinate and enhance actions on climate change adaptation, including achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the nationally determined contributions (NDCs), the outreach event sought to promote exchange of experiences and foster partnerships between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to advance NAPs. It showcased best practices in the formulation and implementation of NAPs, country experiences and practical options for supporting implementation. [NAP Expo Asia Webpage] [UNDP Climate Change Adaptation Press Release] [SDG Knowledge Hub NAP Expo Asia Calendar Entry]

As part of its 2016-2017 work programme, the LEG conducted a regional training workshop on NAPs for developing countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The workshop took place in Costa Rica from 4-7 September 2017. Designed and tailored for the region, it helped countries advance the formulation and implementation of NAPs. [UNFCCC Workshops and Meetings Webpage]

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