Climate adaptation and agriculture: Solutions to successful national adaptation plans

Kissinger G, Sova C, Allassane B, Maïga IA, Benefor DT, Nutsukpo DK, Ky-Zerbo AZ, Roth-Liehoun C, King'uyu SM, Orindi V, Rojas E, Rivera JL, Mishra JP, Singh R, Joshi PK, Kinyangi J, Aggarwal P, Zougmore R, Sebastian LS, Martinez D, Neufeldt H, Twyman J, Bonilla-Findji O, Jarvis A. 2014. Climate adaptation and agriculture: Solutions to successful national adaptation plans. CCAFS Policy Brief 9. Copenhagen, Denmark: CGIAR Research Program om Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS)

The purpose of this brief is to share insights on agriculture and NAPs with national-level decision makers in developing countries and Least Developed Countries (LDCs), multilateral agencies, UNFCCC negotiators and donors. This brief explores how countries are overcoming the biggest challenges in developing NAPs, outlines examples of successful cross-sector adaptation planning, explores influence and leverage necessary for successful NAP processes, and offers specific recommendations.