Ghana: National adaptation plan framework 2018

The purpose of this document is to provide an overall framework to guide the country in developing, coordinating and implementing its NAP process. This framework serves to describe the benefits of the NAP process in the context of Ghana. Specifically, the objectives of this NAP Framework are to: clarify the country’s approach to its NAP process; align the NAP process with existing policies, strategies, programs and adaptation research; serve as a basis for stakeholder engagement. Climate change affects different sectors and communities differently. Thus, the framework highlights the need to ensure greater, meaningful participation by different stakeholders and socioeconomic groups, including youth and women. This will ensure a greater buy-in and ownership for the NAP process by relevant stakeholders.

Regarding the participatory approach, the following guiding principles are established by this instrument: involving youth in climate change adaptation; ensuring participatory decision making involving relevant stakeholders; improving social equality and ensuring a gender-responsive NAP; incorporating local indigenous knowledge to ensure effective adaptation.

The National Development Planning Commission shall be responsible for monitoring and evaluation. An appropriate M&E system should be constituted to monitor and evaluate the NAP process. The NCCC shall be responsible for overall monitoring and evaluation of the process. In terms of reporting, quarterly and biannual reports will be produced and submitted to UN Environment.