Adapting to Climate Impacts in the MENA Region

Virtual meeting of experts discusses joint adaptation actions and challenges

The third and final virtual meeting for Phase II of the Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative (LAKI) for North Africa and GCC subregions defined joint adaptation action and discussed challenges, such as funding opportunities to support the implementation of actions.

Over the coming few months, the LAKI partners will implement activities in the plan which will contribute to closing persistent knowledge gaps in the MENA region. Progress will be showcased at events throughout the year, including UN Climate Change Conference COP26 in Glasgow in November and the Middle East and North Africa Regional Climate Week in March 2022.

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The Lima Adaptation Knowledge Initiative (LAKI) is a joint action pledge made by the UNFCCC secretariat and UNEP through the Global Adaptation Network (GAN). For the West Asia-GCC and North Africa subregions, the Nairobi Work Programme (NWP) collaborates with the UNFCCC-WGEO Regional Collaboration Center for the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia based in Dubai (RCC Dubai), the UNEP Regional Office for West Asia, and the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

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To get involved, please contact: nwp@unfccc.int or @AdaptXChange.