If the global stocktake increased links to (non-UNFCCC) analyses of lessons learned, it could also help to indirectly enhance adaptation. Including a synthesis aspect would help to identify lessons learned (in terms of process, institutions, actions and/or funding), and therefore help to identify promising options for the future. This is because many countries have not identified in communications to the UNFCCC what their adaptation needs are (in terms of actions and/or support), nor what would constitute effectiveness of such action.