9.1 The UAE Resilience Framework (Organized by COP28 Presidency and incoming COP29 Presidency)

Background
The UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience (UAE Framework), delivered as part of the historic UAE Consensus at COP28 is designed for the achievement of the global goal on adaptation. This new framework is a major progression for adaptation by defining forward looking targets in key thematic areas (water, food and agriculture, health, ecosystems and biodiversity, infrastructure and settlements, poverty eradication and livelihoods, and cultural heritage) and on the dimensions of the adaptation cycle (assessment, planning, implementation, and monitoring & review) to be achieved by 2030 and beyond. The UAE Framework is aimed to provide direction for adaptation implementation and informing future cycles of GSTs in this regard. To maintain momentum from COP28 and to address the adaptation issues still on the table for COP29, the COP28 Presidency and the incoming COP29 Presidency urge Parties and non-Party stakeholders to support implementation of action to achieve the targets of the UAE Framework. NAP Expo is an opportunity to highlight the significance of the UAE Framework and encourage adaptation leaders and practitioners to advance action on the ground for adaptation to ensure progress in implementation across both the thematic and dimensions targets in the run-up to COP29 and beyond.

Organizers: COP28 Presidency and incoming COP29 Presidency

Objectives

• Create a deeper understanding of the UAE Framework adopted at COP28 UAE;
• Identify opportunities and partners for implementation by all Parties and non-Party stakeholders to achieve the targets (thematic and dimensions) through national adaptation plans and action;
• Highlight the importance of COP29 in the assessment of progress on formulation and implementation of NAPs.

Agenda

• Opening remarks Moderator
• Scene-setting presentation COP28 Presidency
• Introduction of speakers Moderator
• Interactive dialogue All speakers
• Questions & Answers Facilitated by the moderator
• Final reflections All speakers
• Remarks COP29 Presidency
• Closing remarks Moderator

Guiding Questions
1. The UAE Framework provides granularity to the global goal on adaptation of the Paris Agreement with forward looking targets on thematic areas important for resilience and the dimensions of the adaptation process. What needs to be done in the period leading up to 2030 to facilitate action that supports achieving the thematic targets of the UAE Framework and how would you reflect on the importance of COP29 in supporting these efforts?
2. The decision calls on both Parties and non-Party Stakeholders to increase ambition and enhance adaptation action and support towards achieving the targets. How can both these groups of actors work towards implementing the UAE Framework?
3. To what extent do National Adaptation Plans today respond to adaptation needs corresponding to the seven thematic targets of the UAE Framework? How can NAPs be leveraged to support achieving the thematic targets of the UAE Framework? What are your expectations with respect to assessment of progress on formulation and implementation of NAPs?

Participants:
COP28 UAE Representatives

• Amer Al Kindi, Team Lead, Adaptation (Speaker from COP28 UAE Presidency)
• Thinley Namgyel, Advisor, Adaptation (Moderator)

COP29 Azerbaijan Representative

• Elvin Ashrafzade, Senior Negotiator, Adaptation and Loss and Damage Team Lead,
  Azerbaijan (virtual)

Panel Speakers:

• Mariam Allam, Sharm El-Shaikh Adaptation Agenda lead, High-level Climate Champions
  Team, Egypt (on action agenda) (virtual)
• Mokoena France, LDC Expert Group (NAPs and GGA targets)
• Sonam Gyelpo, Department of Climate Change, MOENR, Bhutan (Country perspective on
  NAPs and GGA targets)
• Bruna Veríssimo, Lead negotiator for adaptation, MOFA, Brazil (Country perspective on
  NAPs and GGA targets)
• Mozaharul Alam, Climate Change Programme Regional Coordinator, UNEP, Bangkok (UN
  Support for adaptation).
• Orville Grey, Head of Secretariat, NAP Global Network, IISD (Perspective of non-Party
  stakeholder and donor coordination for NAPs)

 

Presentations:

Updating NAP technical guidelines: unpacking the GGA themes into systems

The UAE Framework for Global Climate Resilience & Adaptation Initiatives at COP28 UAE