Plans and policies of relevance to NAPs for Non-Least Developed Countries (non-LDCs)
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Papua New Guinea’s Interim Action Plan for Climate-Compatible Development – August 2010
With a third of the population below the poverty line and half the adult population illiterate, PNG faces tough socio-economic challenges. As these challenges are likely to be exacerbated by climate change, the interim action plan aims to develop a climate compatible development strategy that will foster environmentally-sustainable economic growth. Among the adaptation measures identified in this plan, the three priority plans to be launched immediately are – response to malaria, coastal flooding and inland flooding.
Namibia's National Policy on Climate Change – September 2010
Kenya’s National Climate Change Action Plan – 2012
The National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP) seeks to reduce Kenya’s vulnerability to climate change by increasing climate resilience and adopting a low-carbon development pathway. The plan summarizes an analysis of mitigation and adaptation options, which point to drought and water scarcity as key impacts of climate change. The country’s approach of transitioning to a low-carbon pathway is by adopting a cross-sectoral and high-level response to reduce risks and maximize opportunities.
Ghana's National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy - November 2012
Ghana’s economy is primarily composed of climate sensitive sectors of agriculture, forestry and energy. Recent observations show an increase in rainfall variability and frequency of extreme weather events. Coupled with the fact that less than 1% of all cultivated land is under irrigation, the climate change impacts on the populace of Ghana is projected to be manifold. To effectively deal with the projected impacts, the government’s strategy is to build climate resilience and sustainably manage natural resources of the country.
Fiji's National Climate Change Policy - 2012
Like most island nations, Fiji is highly vulnerable to climate change. Currently the institutional framework of climate change activities in the country remains scattered across different government agencies. This report aims to build a platform for coordination between the various stakeholders, to formulate effective national and local climate change programmes.
Federated States of Micronesia, Nationwide Climate Change Policy - 2009
Federates States of Micronesia (FSM) in order to ensure the rights of its people to live sustainably on the islands, aims to maintain its negative-carbon status through mitigating and adaptive actions in climate change. To do this, FSM plans to integrate climate change actions into all development activities and policies such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture, water resources, disaster preparedness, etc.
China's National Climate Change Programme - June 2007
In compliance with the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change’s requirement for parties, China prepared its National Climate Change Programme in 2007. Prepared by the National Development and Reform Commission, this report outlines objectives, policies and key areas of actions to address climate change for the period up to 2010. One such key area details adaptation actions to address climate change impacts in the sectors of – agriculture, forests and natural ecosystems, water resources and coastal regions.
Cameroon National Plan for Environmental Management (French)
In the Cameroon National Plan for Environmental Management climate change adaptation strategies, particularly in the area of coastal zone management, are discussed. Read the attached document for further details.
Cook Islands' Joint National Action Plan for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation (JNAP) 2011- 2015
The Joint National Action Plan (JNAP) for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation is a roadmap for building a resilient Cook Islands. The JNAP also helps to provide a more coordinated approach to dealing with disaster risk reduction and climate change issues by all agencies.