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Actions to close knowledge gaps

In partnership with the NWP expert group on the ocean, the secretariat has co-designed and implemented actions particularly in support of specific knowledge needs for LDCs and SIDS, while also collaborating with the constituted bodies under the UNFCCC process. 

The NWP expert group on the ocean has worked together since 2019 to find synergies to strengthen adaptation knowledge networks and address some of the challenges. The collaborative actions under the NWP have demonstrated how the NWP has served as a useful bridge between the expert group, constituted bodies and Parties. The expert group has illustrated how existing efforts under the UNFCCC are already addressing ocean-adaptation issues.

Overview of actions:

Collaborative action

 Description​

NWP expert group members (lead)

​​Engagement with constituted bodies

Enhancing resilience of oceans, coastal areas and ecosystems through collaborative partnerships (2021)

The report highlights new solutions and good practices for building the resilience of oceans and coastal areas and gives an overview of knowledge gaps and opportunities for coordinated action to address these gaps. 

Prepared in collaboration with the NWP expert group on oceans.

Organization of the 13th Focal Point Forum on oceans at COP25, Madrid (2019)

Mandated event with scoping paper as input to inform the discussions.

Collaboration with the expert group.

Ocean Scoping Paper (2019)

Ocean Policy Brief (2019)

Synthesis of ocean adaptation existing knowledge, gaps, and needs, and collaborative actions to build resilience of the ocean, coastal areas and ecosystems.

Prepared with inputs from the expert group on the ocean.

Ocean and Climate Change Dialogue (2020)

Shared progress on actions and how the NWP expert group on the ocean can help strengthen action on the ocean and adaptation under the UNFCCC process.

Ocean & Climate Platform, Rare and partners.

Coastal Adaptation and Nature-based Solutions for the implementation of NAPS: Consideration for GCF proposal development (2021)

Guidance on developing proposals for funding NbS for adaptation, including NAP implementation, in partnership with LEG and GCF (launched during SB session in June 2021, through a UNFCCC newsroom article).

Rare, IUCN, TNC, with inputs from the LEG and the GCF secretariat.

Prepared with inputs from the LEG as a supplement to the UNFCCC NAP technical guidelines.​
Organization of the 14th Focal Point Forum on biodiversity and climate change (COP 26, Glasgow) (2021) Mandated event​ NWP expert group on biodiversity and climate change adaptation, and NWP expert group on oceans.

Thematic sessions with the Technology Executive Committee (TEC) and FEBA as a part of Technology Day” series of events​ (2021)

Three events:
  • Ecosystems and Technology: Innovative Approaches to Strengthening Coastal and Ocean Adaptation (September 2021, IUCN World Conservation Congress)
  • National Policy, Local Action: Scaling Integrated Approaches to Strengthen Coastal and Ocean Adaptation, Informal SBSTA event under the NWP (October 2021)
  • The Best of Both Worlds: Uniting Adaptation Technologies and Nature-based Solutions to Enhance Coastal and Ocean Resilience (November 2021, COP 26 in Glasgow)

UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), NWP Expert Group on OceansIUCN, and the Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation.

Co-organized with the Technology Executive Committee.
Policy brief: Innovative Approaches for Strengthening Coastal and Ocean Adaptation: Integrating Technology and Nature-based Solutions ​(2022) This policy brief summarizes actions and recommendations for scaling up innovative approaches to achieve multiple benefits for people and nature. UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC), NWP Expert Group on Oceans, IUCN, and Friends of Ecosystem-based Adaptation. Jointly with the UNFCCC Technology Executive Committee (TEC)

Snapshot Guide to Nature-based Solutions Finance (in progress)

Describes instruments and mechanisms for financing Nature-based solutions in coastal & marine Ecosystems.

In partnership TNC, IUCN

Data policy brief (in progress) 


Integrating ocean data and information into relevant adaptation policies and plans. The complement to AC paper on data for adaptation at different temporal and spatial scales.

Slycan Trust, IOC, EU MSP Platform

To be prepared with inputs from the Adaptation Committee.​


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