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This section provides an overview of trends in key themes that are important for the effectiveness of NAP processes. Click on the icons at the top to view the analysis for the different themes.

97%63/65

# of NAPs that mention gender

13Mentioned in overall goals/objectives of the NAP process47Mentioned in priorities or specific adaptation actions39Mentioned in guiding principle7Other

Context for the reference(s) to gender and/or women (# of NAPs)


95%62/65

# of NAPs that mention women

Vulnerable group53Group benefiting from adaptation50Group to be engaged in adaptation49Knowledge holders for adaptation9Agents of change/leaders/champions in adaptation24Other10102030405060

Positioning of women (# of NAPs)


68%44/65

# of NAPs that mention sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR)

60Youth52Elderly people44People with disabilities41Indigenous peoples6LGBTQIA+ community1Other3Not mentioned

Social groups identified

Data reflects NAPs submitted to the UNFCCC as of 08/09/2025

* 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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