Introduction to the NAP Expo 2019

1. NAP Expo 2019
8 to 12 April 2019, Songdo, Republic of Korea
Introduction to the NAP Expo
Mr. Bennon Yassin, LEG Member

2. About
Flagship event to advance National Adaptation Plans:
 Organized by the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG)
under the UNFCCC, in collaboration with various bodies and
organizations
 Promotes the exchange of experiences and fosters partnerships
between a wide range of actors and stakeholders on how to
advance NAPs

3. Objectives
To facilitate the interaction between country NAP teams and providers
of support, including the GCF, GEF and AF, as well as bilateral
agencies and other relevant organizations, to enhance access to
financing for NAPs

4. Objectives
To foster an interactive global forum on NAPs for countries to share
experience, best practices and lessons learned; different
organizations and bodies to conduct specialized meetings and
workshops; and for Parties and non-Party stakeholders to interact, in
advancing the formulation and implementation of NAPs;

5. Objectives
To serve as the global platform to advance technical and practical
measures towards the production of first NAPs by 2020 and their
effective implementation.

6. Design
 Plenary keynotes – from invited speakers
 Thematic sessions – led by the LEG and organizations
 Workshops – by the NAP Technical Working Group
 Exhibitions – booths, posters
 Cyber hour – for demos, webinars, etc.;
 Networking opportunities

7. Overview of sessions
 Country Adaptation Efforts
 Sectoral Issues
 Multiple Stakeholders including youth, gender, private sector
 Korean sessions
 Financial support
 LEG/NAP Technical Working Group
 Technical analysis including climate data and projects, risk and
M&E
 Technical support and support programmes
* See pages 83 to 88 of the event brochure

8. Guide for sessions
 Sign-up sheets for parallel sessions at the registration desk
 Active engagement of all participants
 Session organizers to summarize key outcomes from the sessions
 These will be compiled into daily summary of the event

9. NAP Expo website (http://napexpo.org/2019)

10. Social media and contacts
Twitter
@NAP_Central
#NAPExpo
Website: http://napexpo.org/2019
Email: napexpo@unfccc.int

11. Thank you