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Here you can explore key trends in how NAP documents are structured and how they address different aspects of the NAP process. Click on the icons at the top to explore the elements you are interested in.

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Basic NAP Features

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Climate Information

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Adaptation Approach

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Implementability

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Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

98%65/66

# of NAPs with specific adaptation actions identified

122

Average # of adaptation actions identified

42Participatory26Transparent39Inclusive of vulnerable groups and communities30Guided by best-available science23Guided by Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge37Coordinated41Gender responsive31Ecosystem-based, environmentally sustainable29Multi-sectoral49Other

# of NAPs that identify guiding principles

64%42/66

# of NAPs that mention loss and damage

Data reflects NAPs submitted to the UNFCCC as of 30/09/2025

* The list of NAPs on the UNFCCC’s NAP Central includes sector-specific NAPs from Uruguay for four sectors (agriculture, cities and infrastructure, energy, and coastal sectors). Sector-specific NAPs are not included in the analysis as we are focusing on multi-sector NAP documents.

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Data reflects NAPs submitted to the UNFCCC as of 30/09/2025   |   ADMIN

* The list of NAPs on the UNFCCC’s NAP Central includes sector-specific NAPs from Uruguay for four sectors (agriculture, cities and infrastructure, energy, and coastal sectors). Sector-specific NAPs are not included in the analysis as we are focusing on multi-sector NAP documents.

Spot an error? Please contact us at trends@napglobalnetwork.org

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