Regional advocacy: Global goal on adaptation and new collective quantified goals on climate finance in the Asia-Pacific

Summary

This report presents a regional advocacy perspective on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) and the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on climate finance in the Asia-Pacific region. It synthesises regional priorities, challenges, and policy recommendations emerging from stakeholder consultations and engagement processes across the region.

The report highlights the urgent need to align global climate frameworks with the lived realities of vulnerable communities in Asia-Pacific, where climate risks are intensifying across sectors such as agriculture, water systems, and urban infrastructure.

It further emphasises that adaptation efforts must be locally led, adequately financed, and grounded in context-specific knowledge systems. It calls for stronger integration of equity, inclusivity, and accessibility within both the GGA and NCQG frameworks to ensure that finance reaches those most at risk. Particular attention is given to gaps in adaptation finance, limited access for grassroots organisations, and the need for simplified funding mechanisms.