Recognizing the adaptation efforts of developing country Parties: Synthesis report on institutional arrangements and stakeholder engagement

This synthesis report, the third in the series, focuses on aspects regarding institutional arrangements and stakeholder engagement in relation to adaptation in developing countries. The objective is to synthesize relevant lessons, insights and good practices of developing country Parties with respect to the four elements of the iterative adaptation cycle (risk and vulnerability assessments; planning; implementation; and monitoring, evaluation and learning) and other cross‑cutting enabling factors and actions.

This report concludes that developing country Parties have made significant steps in establishing institutional arrangements and engaging diverse stakeholders throughout the adaptation cycle. These efforts, which are critical for addressing climate vulnerabilities, deserve recognition in the context of the global stocktake. To build on this progress, Parties can prioritize inclusive and equitable participation by involving local communities, Indigenous Peoples, women, youth and NGOs in planning and decision‑making processes.