Adaptation-related activities within the United Nations system

This information note provides a description of ongoing work within the United Nations system on adaptation to climate change. It presents details of the work undertaken on adaptation by United Nations bodies and programmes, and related organizations of the United Nations system, on adaptation planning and implementation, streamlining and scaling up financial and technical support, and enhancing knowledge sharing.

The information contained in this document can be used to consider how to strengthen the catalytic role of the UNFCCC in stimulating enhanced adaptation action by the United Nations system, at national and regional level.