Presentation given by Ms. Teneisha Smith and Mr. Sherwyn Greenidge, Antigua & Barbuda, as part of the NAP Global Network's Peer Learning Forum on “The Transition from Planning to Implementation in the NAP Process,” held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from February 27-29, 2024

1. FOR ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Prepared by:
• Ms. Teneisha Smith - Project Technical Officer - Department of
Environment
• Mr. Sherwyn Greenidge - Project Technical Officer - Department of
Environment
Date: 28th February, 2024
NATIONAL
ADAPTATION PLANNING

2. ATG’s National Adaptation Planning
The National Adaptation Planning process, initiated in 2017 and will be concluding in 2024 with a USD
3,000,000 budget from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) Readiness Grant, plays a crucial role in integrating
climate change adaptation into both public and private sectors in Antigua and Barbuda. This evidence-
based approach aims to enhance the country's resilience against climate change impacts and promote
sustainable development.
By addressing critical gaps such as data collection and planning mandates, the plan facilitates effective
adaptation efforts. It will be implemented through a sector-driven and area-specific approach.
The vision of the NAP aligns with global adaptation goals outlined in the Paris Agreement, focusing on
enhancing adaptive capacity, strengthening resilience, and reducing vulnerability to climate
change effects.
Establishment of the ATG National Adaptation Plan:

3. Adaptation Investment Planning
Adaptation Investment Planning is a strategic process that identifies, prioritizes, and implements
investments to reduce vulnerability and enhance resilience to climate change impacts. This involves
assessing risks, identifying adaptation options, evaluating costs and benefits, and allocating resources
efficiently. In Antigua and Barbuda's National Adaptation Plan (NAP), this planning is crucial for
prioritizing actions, aligning resources, and integrating adaptation efforts into broader development
goals.
• Enhanced Resilience: Prioritizing investments in key sectors like infrastructure, agriculture, and
coastal protection to bolster resilience against climate change impacts, such as rising sea levels and
extreme weather events.
• Effective Resource Allocation: Identifying cost-effective adaptation measures to ensure limited
resources yield maximum resilience benefits.
• Alignment with Development Goals: Integrating adaptation into national planning to avoid
maladaptive actions and promote sustainable development while enhancing resilience.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Involving various stakeholders ensures adaptation investments address
the needs of affected communities, enhancing their effectiveness and sustainability.
• Long-term Planning: Incorporating Adaptation Investment Planning into the NAP enables
proactive measures against climate impacts, fostering resilience over the medium to long term.

4. Integrating Adaptation Investment Planning into
the ATG NAP
ATG is integrating adaptation investment planning into it’s NAP by strategically aligning financial resources
with identified adaptation priorities.
The nation conducted vulnerability assessments
to identify areas and sectors most at risk from
climate change impacts.
Vulnerability Assesments
ATG conducted cost-benefits analyses to assess
the potential returns of adaptation masures
against their costs.
Cost-Benfit Analysis
Stakeholders from government agencies, civil
societies, the private sector, and local
communities were engaged throughout the
planning process to ensure that their
perspectives and needs were considered.
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategies are developed to mobilize financial
resources for implementing the prioritized
adaptation measures.
Resource Mobilization
This was conducted to determine where
investments are most urgently needed based on
the specific vulnerabilities of each sector.
Sectoral Prioritization
Mechanisms are established to monitor the
implementation of adaptation measures, track
progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of
investments.
Monitoring & Evaluation

5. PRIORITY AREAS FOR INVESTMENT
Wholesale & Retail
Infrastructure &
Housing
Tourism
Culture & Historical
Sites
Water
Finance
Food Security
Sectoral Priority
Areas

6. FINANCING MECHANISMS
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has a multi-faceted approach to secure funding and address pressing environmental
challenges. This section provides an overview of some of these financing mechanisms to illustrate innovative climate financing
mechanisms that already exist and could potentially support the NAP process.
Sustainable Island Resource Framework
(SIRF) Fund
01.
Debt for Climate Swaps
02.
GCF Readiness Programmes
03.
Insurance Prospectives for Farmers and
Fisherfolks
04.

7. STAKEHOLDERS AND PARTNERSHIPS
Antigua and Barbuda collaborates with various local, regional, and international partners to address issues around
climate change, disaster management, trade, and economic development. The country has persistently leveraged
technical support from a diverse range of partners, resulting in the reinforcement of essential institutional, policy, and
regulatory structures, and the enhancement of capabilities to facilitate better access to climate finance.
Accreditation of the NDA
01.
Private Sector
02.
SIRF Fund Revolving Loan Programme
03.
SIRF Fund Blended Finance Programme for
SMEs
04.
Technical Advisory Committee TAC
05.
Ministry of Finance
06.

8. Limited resources - financial, human, and
technological
Socio-political dynamics and social resistance
Institutional and Government barriers
Uncertainty and Risk Management
CHALLENGES
Community Resilience and Social Equity
Enhanced Climate Finance Access
Increase in jobs
Green Growth and Economic Diversification
OPPORUNITIES
CHALLENGES & OPPORUNITIES
OF ADAPTATION INVESTMENT PLANNING FOR ATG
Policy coherence and Integration

9. WARDIERE INC.
Summary
In conclusion, adaptation planning is vital for Antigua and Barbuda, given its vulnerability to various climate hazards such as sea level rise, hurricanes, droughts,
extreme temperatures, and coastal erosion. These hazards threaten the nation's economy, environment, and vulnerable populations. Despite facing challenges
like limited resources and socio-political dynamics, Antigua and Barbuda has made significant strides in its National AdaptationPlanning process, with key
outcomes focused on enhancing resilience, resource allocation, alignment with development goals, stakeholder engagement, andlong-term planning.
Integrating Adaptation Investment Planning into the National Adaptation Plan (NAP) is crucial for effectively prioritizing actions, aligning resources, and
integrating adaptation efforts into broader development goals. This strategic approach aims to enhance resilience across sectors like infrastructure, agriculture,
and tourism, while ensuring cost-effective adaptation measures are implemented to maximize benefits. By mobilizing financial resources, engaging
stakeholders, prioritizing vulnerable sectors, and establishing monitoring mechanisms, Antigua and Barbuda can effectively address climate challenges and
seize opportunities for sustainable development.