Joint Principles for Adaptation; National Adaptation Policy Assessment Tool

The Joint Principles for Adaptation are a statement by civil society organisations from across the world on what they consider to be a benchmark for good adaptation planning and implementation. They are a tool for ensuring that national policies and plans meet the needs and fulfil the rights of the most vulnerable people to adapt to climate change. The JPA were developed over 2014 and 2015 by civil society networks working on climate change from Africa, Asia and Latin America, under a project known as Southern Voices on Adaptation (SVA). The JPA have evolved over time, having undergone several revisions after testing in twelve countries and feedback from different stakeholders. The present version 3 was finalised in November 2015.