This guide presents adaptation as a dynamic, iterative policy cycle that begins with risk and vulnerability assessments, followed by the planning of strategies and allocation of resources. Implementation, then translates these plans into concrete measures across sectors such as infrastructure, agriculture, health, finance, and urban planning. Monitoring and evaluation provide the feedback needed to refine approaches and inform future action. The guide highlights good practice in risk and vulnerability assessment, stakeholder engagement, prioritization, financing, and multilevel governance.
This report on the Adaptation Policy Cycle is part of a series of three Climate Change Adaptation Guides for Practitioners that can be accessed here. The other two reports focus on Natural Environment Risks and Solutions, as well as Urban Environment Risks and Solutions.
