Research and Reports

The report presents results of the Japan-funded Climate Promise project (Fiscal Year 2022) across 16 countries.
This paper suggests methodologies for future Global Stocktakes, starting in 2028, to better measure adaptation progress.
This assessment reviews the extent to which human mobility features in NDCs and NAPs in Latin America and the Caribbean.
This report proposes a preliminary conceptual approach for development organizations such as UNDP to assess risks and responses to climate mobility.
This brief summarizes key findings from UNDP policy documents developed to address adaptation and preparedness for climate mobility in LAC.
This review assesses whether existing and planned adaptation expenditure is sufficient to avoid the economic impact from climate change.
This study maps the extent to which climate, peace and security intersections are addressed in the National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).

Least developed countries (LDCs) are low-income countries confronting severe structural impediments to sustainable development.

This snapshot explores the NDC submissions, ambition, and progress made by Small Island Developing States.
A progress report on the Japan-funded project being implemented in 23 countries and territories under the Climate Promise initiative.
The assessment estimates total damages to exceed USD 14.9 billion, and total economic losses to reach about $15.2 billion.
What is Climate Promise? This two-page explainer provides an overview of our role, how we support countries, and our progress to date.