The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) – appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the views on the workshops of the series of Glasgow–Sharm el-Sheikh Work Programme on the Global Goal on Adaptation to be held in 2023, including questions related to the themes of those workshops, (decision -/CMA.4) . UNEP’s Medium-Term Strategy and climate change sub-programme prioritize support to member states on climate change adaptation, mitigation, environmental monitoring, and SDG reporting which are vital contributions and inputs to the GGA. This submission draws on UNEP’s adaptation portfolio, flagship reports scientific assessments, support the SDG monitoring, and various other intergovernmental processes.
The development of the GAN involved a broad UNEP-facilitated consultative process, including an international consultation meeting and four regional consultations.