Under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) serves as a comprehensive guide for the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), integrating climate adaptation strategies into national policies and development goals.
Formally adopted by the Cabinet on October 20, 2023, and showcased at COP28 on December 5, 2023, the NAP has gained global recognition. The adoption of the NAP marks a significant step in affirming RMI's commitment to climate resilience on the global stage. The NAP has been described as the nation’s “survival plan,”. Kathy Jetn̄il-Kijiner, poet and activist serving as the Marshall Islands’ climate envoy, stressed the importance of community involvement in decision-making because it is local communities in RMI who are impacted first and most by climate change.
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