Adaptation Indicators in Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) of African countries: A reference system to improve adaptation measurement and tracking

Data presented in this document are the result of a mapping and analysis of adaptation indicators included in national planning-oriented adaptation instruments, namely Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) submitted by African UNFCCC Parties (hereby named "countries") by December 2020. The choice of NDCs and NAPs was based on their centrality to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and their role as the main adaptation communication vehicle used by developing countries to date. This database is aimed to serve as a reference system for further discussions and operationalization of the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), as well as enhancements of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems at national and/or investment level