Welcome to the National Communications Support Programme (NCSP) Knowledge Network on Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change!

The NCSP was funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to provide country needs-driven technical and policy support for the preparation of Second, Initial or Third, as appropriate, National Communications (SNCs) from Parties not included in Annex I (NAI Parties) to the United National Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Launched in June 2006, the NCSP has provided assistance to NAI Parties through a variety of support activities: analyses on the priority needs for assistance, organisation of initiation workshops and thematic training workshops, guidance on the design, planning and implementation of technical studies, development of guidance documents, and technical backstopping. As the vast majority of NAI countries are now starting the preparation of SNCs, the NCSP is expanding its support to include new activities and strength existing ones, in response to the increasing demand from countries.

Upon requests from NAI Parties, this online knowledge network is designed to be an integral part of the NCSP's support strategy. This web site will provide easier access to expertise, literature and information on V&A issues, and facilitate mutual learning among NAI SNC teams. This Network will support the work of the NAI teams through:

1. A resource centre, which contains a wide range of literature, models and tools, and sources of data for undertaking V&A assessments. The resource materials are organised around different thematic areas and by geographic region.
2. A network directory, which includes profiles of V&A experts and institutions from both NAI and AI countries who are in a position to provide assistance upon requests. Interested individuals from both NAI and AI countries are welcome to register to the Directory.
3. A moderated email discussion facility, where NAI experts can discuss technical and policy issues, exchange information and share good practices with their peers in NAI or AI countries.

The NCSP acknowledges the generous financial support from the Swiss Government for the development of this knowledge network.