This side event will explore how Pacific Island countries can strengthen linkages between National Adaptation Plans and monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning systems to improve adaptation outcomes and contextualise the Global Goal on Adaptation indicators. Pacific Island countries are on the frontlines of the climate crisis, facing sea-level rise, coastal erosion, saltwater intrusion, changing rainfall patterns and increasingly severe extreme weather events. National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) provide an important framework for coordinating long-term responses to these impacts; however, their effectiveness depends on robust monitoring, evaluation, reporting and learning (MERL) systems that track progress, strengthen accountability and inform decision-making. This side event will bring together representatives from Pacific Island countries and regional experts to share practical experiences and lessons on strengthening linkages between NAPs and MERL systems. The panel will explore how the Global Goal on Adaptation indicators can be contextualised to national circumstances, support existing adaptation reporting processes and contribute to improved adaptation outcomes without creating additional reporting burdens. Drawing on experiences from Fiji, Tuvalu, Nauru and other Pacific countries, the discussion will highlight practical approaches, common challenges and opportunities for ensuring that global adaptation frameworks respond to the priorities and realities of Pacific Small Island Developing States.

Venue

Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion

Speakers

Matereti Mateiwai, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Fiji, Jamie Ovia / Faatupu Simeti, Tuvalu, Kalvary Porte / Garrik, Naoero, Lucille / Correy Abraham, Federated States of Micronesia, Caribbean regional representative, Lisa Green, Pacific Community (SPC), Moderator: Patrick Pringle