Adaptation Research Alliance (ARA)

Advancing adaptation in GST2: working lunch with negotiators and experts

An informal working lunch to exchange early perspectives on how GST2 can strengthen the assessment of adaptation progress, build coherence with the GGA, and better reflect developing countries’ adaptation efforts, implementation, support, and outcomes.
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  • June 8, 2026
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  • Event: 15/06/2026 - 13:00 (UTC +02:00) - 14:30 (UTC +02:00)
SB58 participants networking at the conference in Bonn
SB58 participants networking at the conference in Bonn. Photo: Brenda Ochola/SEI.

Organised by Argentina 1.5 with support from ARA, this informal working lunch brings together adaptation experts, researchers, and negotiators to exchange perspectives on how the Second Global Stocktake (GST2) can more effectively assess collective progress on adaptation. Building on lessons from the first Global Stocktake and recent developments under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA), the discussion will explore opportunities to strengthen coherence between these processes and better reflect adaptation efforts, implementation, support, effectiveness, and outcomes. The lunch is intended as an opportunity for open, forward-looking exchange, helping identify key challenges, emerging priorities, and practical considerations as preparations for GST2 continue.

Aim

The meeting aims to generate early thinking on how GST2 can more effectively assess collective progress on adaptation, drawing lessons from GST1 and recent developments under the GGA, while identifying practical pathways to strengthen the recognition of adaptation efforts, implementation, support, effectiveness, and progress towards the Global Goal on Adaptation. 

Expected Outcome

Participants will exchange perspectives on adaptation assessment under GST2, identify key challenges and opportunities, and contribute to a clearer understanding of how GST2 can better capture adaptation progress and strengthen coherence with the Global Goal on Adaptation.

Agenda

12:00–12:10 | Welcome and introductions

  • Purpose of the lunch
  • Overview of objectives and expected outcomes

12:10–12:20 | Setting the scene

  • Lessons from the First Global Stocktake (GST1)
  • Recent developments under the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA)
  • Key challenges in assessing adaptation progress

12:20–13:00 | Facilitated discussion
Guiding questions:

  • What are the main lessons from GST1 regarding adaptation assessment?
  • How can GST2 better reflect adaptation efforts, implementation, support, effectiveness, and outcomes?
  • How can coherence between GST2 and the GGA be strengthened?
  • What challenges and opportunities should be considered as preparations for GST2 progress?

13:00–13:20 | Looking ahead

  • Emerging priorities and areas of convergence
  • Potential contributions from experts, researchers, and negotiators
  • Key messages for future engagement

13:20–13:30 | Closing reflections

  • Summary of key insights
  • Next steps and opportunities for continued dialogue

Contact

María del Pilar Bueno – maria.bueno@fcpolit.unr.edu.ar

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