UN System supporting adaptation in an enhanced adaptation regime
This paper presents the concerted action taken by the UN system to assist people and communities in developing countries to adapt to climate change through: (i) risks, impacts and vulnerability assessment; (ii) adaptation planning, including creating an enabling environment; (iii) the implementation of adaptation measures, which includes UNISDR's work on climate change related disaster risk reduction and risk sharing; (iv) awareness raising; and (v) knowledge sharing and facilitate learning. It invites relevant multilateral, international, regional and national organizations, the public and private sectors, civil society and other relevant stakeholders to undertake and support adaptation in a coherent and integrated manner.
The paper also reaffirms the UN system's commitment to support Member States in implementing their commitments and announce its presence at COP 16, through side events and exhibits to present its ongoing work and practical tools available.