IPAM Webinar series: Capturing Collective Progress on Adaptation: A Proposal to move forward on the UNFCCC Global Stocktake
On February 05, 2025, Joel Smith, an esteemed IPAM member, presented the UNDP study “Capturing Collective Progress on Adaptation: A Proposal to move forward on the UNFCCC Global Stocktake”, followed by comments by two discussants:
• Prof. Ousmane Seidou, University of Ottawa, Director, hydraulics Lab
• Nicolas Zambrano, Government of Ecuador, Ministry of Environment
CABI-AAA side event at CoP29 focused on Farmer-Centric Solutions for Effective NDC Implementation
IPAM member organizations AAA Initiative and CABI, key drivers of the IPAM Agriculture Committee, convened a pivotal side event at CoP29. The event brought together a diverse coalition of development partners, government stakeholders, and research organizations to foster an inclusive and interactive dialogue. Their shared objective was to explore transformative strategies for reimagining agrifood systems through sustainable, farmer-centric digital solutions and innovative approaches.
IPAM side event at CoP29 focused on advancing the UAE Belem Work Programme: Declining the Critical Role of Adaptation Metrics
IPAM supports the UAE-Belem process by identifying shareable indicators to assess climate change adaptation progress. The organization has previously contributed to multiple evaluation frameworks, with 7 of its individual members among the 78 experts convened for the UNFCCC technical work program. This side event aimed to explore and reconcile these diverse perspectives and approaches.
Click here to download the concept note of the side event at CoP29.
Second IPAM Submission to the UAE-Belem Work Programme
The International Platform on Adaptation Metrics (IPAM) presents this submission to the UNFCCC in response to the call for information on existing indicators for measuring progress towards the targets referred to in paragraphs 9-10 of decision 2/CMA.5.
We propose three key attributes for adaptation metrics: clear identification with climate change adaptation, wide applicability, and scalability/comparability/aggregability.
IPAM WEBINAR SERIES : Climate vulnerability reduction credits and experience in Côte d’Ivoire: A metric for climate adaptation
On July 25, 2024, representatives of The Higher Ground Foundation, a pillar organization of IPAM, presented their work developing and testing the climate Vulnerability Reduction Credit (VRC™).
If you want to review the recording of this discussion on an adaptation metric that spans sectors and project types click here.
You can find here the presentation in pdf format.
IPAM WEBINAR SERIES: Defining Boundaries Between Adaptation and Loss & Damage in a Changing Climate
On May 20, 2024, IPAM members from India, Morocco, the UK, and the US discussed the blurred lines between the concepts of Adaptation to Climate Change and Loss & Damage from Climate Change (how they intersect, how they diverge, and how to measure their impacts).
For those who missed the live session, you can access the recording of this impactful event by clicking here.
IPAM WEBINAR SERIES: Thematic targets and indicators for the Global Goal on Adaptation – Perspectives from IPAM
On April 2, 2024, eight members of IPAM members discussed how specific indicators and methodologies could support the general framework of the Global Goal on Adaptation. Specific insights were provided from IPAM committees on Agriculture, Cities and Water.
For those who missed the live session, you can access the recording of this impactful event by clicking here.
IPAM Submission to the UAE-Belem Work Programme
In response to the call for inputs outlined in decision 2/CMA.5, IPAM formed two dedicated work groups to provide a comprehensive contribution. The first work group focused on proposing modalities, timelines, work approaches, and expected outputs for the UAE-Belem Work Programme process itself. Concurrently, the second work group developed a proof of concept for assessing indicators to be used in evaluating progress towards achieving the Global Goals on Adaptation.
IPAM WEBINAR SERIES: IPAM's Statement on Metrics for Global Goals on Adaptation
On February 29, 2024, a dedicated team of IPAM members spanning four continents shared our comprehensive statement on metrics for Global Goals on Adaptation. This significant announcement was initially launched as a policy paper at CoP28 in Dubai. During this enlightening session, we not only presented our statement but also introduced IPAM's proposed technical work program for 2024.
For those who missed the live session, you can access the recording of this impactful event by clicking here.
IPAM side event at cop 28 to support the global goal on adaptation and the global stocktake
IPAM proposes to support the GGA and GST, along with other global adaptation frameworks over the 2020s through a program of analytical work.
In the occasion of CoP28 in Dubai, a dedicated side event launched four policy papers relevant to measuring Global Adaptation Goals, on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 3:30 pm GST, at the Moroccan Pavilion in the Blue Zone.
Click here to download the concept note of the side event at CoP28.