The fourth and final day of NAP Expo 2026 brought together countries, partners and practitioners to reflect on progress achieved throughout the week and identify next steps for accelerating adaptation action through National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
The day opened with a mandated meeting on enhancing support to least developed countries (LDCs) for implementing NAPs, providing an opportunity for countries and partners to discuss priorities for strengthening technical assistance and implementation support.
A key highlight of the day was the celebration of new NAP submissions since the last Expo in August 2025. Representatives from Brazil, Ghana, Lesotho, Somalia and Tanzania shared their experiences moving from NAP formulation to submission, reflecting on the breakthroughs that enabled progress, the challenges encountered along the way, and the support needed to transition from planning to implementation.
Participants were also introduced to the NAP Implementation Alliance, a new initiative under the COP30 Action Agenda. The Alliance aims to strengthen global collaboration on NAP implementation, improve investment readiness and financing, and promote greater private sector engagement in adaptation action.
Throughout the afternoon, participants joined a series of specialized clinics, including the LEG’s NAP Mutirão providing targeted direct support to countries that are finalizing, updating or strengthening their NAP, Rwanda’s presentation on their experience in advancing national adaptation planning, and the UN4NAPs forum. These sessions provided practical insights on implementation, coordination and support available to countries as they move from planning to action.
The closing plenary presented key outcomes from the Expo’s four thematic workstreams. Discussions highlighted the growing shift from NAP formulation to implementation, the importance of translating NAP priorities into coordinated and financeable investment portfolios, the need to strengthen access to adaptation finance, and the value of testing Global Goal on Adaptation indicators through country-led application. Participants also emphasized the importance of integrated monitoring systems, locally led adaptation, stronger support for vulnerable communities, regional collaboration, and the use of emerging tools launched at the NAP expo, such as the NAP X model, to accelerate implementation.
In his closing remarks, the Chair of the Least Developed Countries Expert Group (LEG), Mr. Mokoena France, thanked the Government of Rwanda, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, UNDP Rwanda, the COP30 Presidency and the many partner organizations that contributed to the success of the Expo. He highlighted the strong focus throughout the week on strengthening project design, investment readiness and implementation capacity, while emphasizing the importance of sustaining the partnerships and momentum generated in Kigali.
As NAP Expo 2026 concluded, participants left with adaptation project concepts refined through direct feedback from experts, strengthened networks offering potential financial and technical support, and a shared commitment to accelerate the implementation of National Adaptation Plans.
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