Toolkit for monitoring, evaluation and learning for national adaptation plan processes

This toolkit provides practical guidance for the development and continuous improvement of MEL systems for NAP processes. It is informed by lessons learned from countries around the globe that either already implement or are developing MEL systems as part of their NAP. processes (see Section 2.3). Illustrative practical examples are embedded throughout the toolkit. By strengthening MEL systems and supporting assessments of progress in the implementation of NAP processes at both the national and sub-national levels, the toolkit also seeks to strengthen countries’ contributions to communications and reporting under the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement, including as part of the global stocktake and the United Arab Emirates Framework for Global Climate Resilience (UAE FGCR). 

The publication provides the following takeaways: 

• Embed reporting and communication within your NAP strategy to ensure MEL insights effectively inform ongoing adaptation efforts and stakeholder engagement.
• Tailor reporting and communication methods to cater to varied audiences, facilitating widespread knowledge sharing and collaborative learning in adaptation practices.
• Harmonize MEL reporting with existing national and global commitments to optimize resource use and reinforce the global adaptation narrative through shared learnings and accountability.