NAC Materials
- NAC Framework: Pilot Draft (PDF, 12 pages, 175 Kb)
- Answers
- Context Worksheet (Word File, 44 Kb)
- Answer Worksheet (Excel, 112 Kb)
- Adaptation Planning Under a Copenhagen Agreement: Laying a Foundation for Projects, Policies, and Capacities that Countries Need
- Bellagio Framework for Adaptation Assessment and Prioritization
- NAC Framework Contributors (PDF, 2 pages, 144 Kb)
Overview
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is leading the development of a new way of thinking about adaptation planning, using a framework called the National Adaptive Capacity (NAC). NAC articulates a fundamental set of national-level functions that all countries will need to perform if they are to be adapting effectively over time. These functions include assessment, prioritization, information management, coordination, and risk reduction. The capacities to perform these functions can be thought of as elements of a national “adaptation system” that can support and facilitate adaptation action by governments, communities, businesses and others.
Of course, in each country these functions will be performed differently and by different actors, according to national circumstances. The NAC framework can be used to assess by whom and how well functions are being performed, in order to identify opportunities and priorities for building adaptive capacity and implementing key activities. After a period of time, it can be used again to evaluate progress. Planners, evaluators, and civil society advocates may find it useful in their adaptation efforts.
WRI is developing the NAC in consultation with a wide range of adaptation experts and stakeholders. Lessons from pilot cases in Bolivia, Nepal, China and Ireland are currently being synthesized to produce recommendations for national adaptation planning and revisions to the Framework and tools based on it. As our work moves forward, we will post the latest materials, news and information on this page. Please contact Heather McGray for more information.
