Participating Countries

Anglophone Africa: Lesotho and Zimbabwe

Eurasia: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Mutual Learning Programme (MLP): Strengthening Adaptation Reporting

The Mutual Learning Programme (MLP) aims to improve the understanding of developing countries on how to apply the adaptation reporting in the BTR, which is based on the modalities, procedures, and guidelines (MPGs) that provide a flexible and non-prescriptive framework for reporting on adaptation, with eight thematic areas that cover the various aspects of adaptation planning, implementation, and evaluation. It also supports countries in identifying areas for improvement in future submissions to the UNFCCC.

While previous MLP cycles have primarily focused on mitigation reporting, this is the first cycle dedicated to advancing adaptation reporting.

The MLP complements ongoing capacity-building efforts through hands-on, practical training and peer learning, while adding value to initiatives led by CBIT-GSP and UNEP-CCC.

Objectives of the MLP

The main objective of the MLP is to support the participating countries in their journey towards developing the BTR section on “Information Related to Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Under Article 7 of the Paris Agreement”.  In line with the MPGs, this cycle of MLP will focus on the following adaptation reporting areas:

• Progress on implementation of adaptation (Section E of adaptation-related MPGs),
• Monitoring and evaluation of adaptation actions and processes (Section F of adaptation-related MPGs) ,
• Potential improvements of adaptation reporting.

Other important objectives of the programme are:

• Enhance understanding of the structure and reporting elements outlined in the Modalities, Procedures, and Guidelines (MPGs),
• Facilitate tailored exercises and brainstorming sessions on adaptation reporting.
• Identify information and data gaps for comprehensive and transparent reporting.
• Promote the development of national systems to track progress in implementing, achieving, and reporting on climate adaptation.

The MLP anticipates three consecutive events

Kick-off meeting: (July 31, 2025, tbc), considering the following: 11:00 –13:00CET

1. Introduction of MLP, including schedule,
2. Country presentations-10min each
3. Methodological guidance for reporting adaptation progress and M&E in line with MPGs,
4. Introduction to the first exercise.

 First technical meeting (planned for 25 September 2025, tbc): 11:00=12:30CET

1. Presentation of the first exercise by countries,
2. Explanation of answers to questions and discussion,
3. Introduction to the second exercise.

Second technical meeting (end of 16 October 2025, tbc): 11:00-12:30

1. Presentation of the second exercise by countries,
2. Explanation of answers to questions and discussion,
3. Review of the program and discussion for the next step.