Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes

This briefing note from the International Institute for Sustainable Development discusses the importance of vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes to ensure that national climate strategies align with local realities and needs.

• The effectiveness and quality of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process are heavily dependent on how well it reflects local climate change realities and supports local adaptation efforts.
• Vertical integration involves connecting sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens with national-level decision-makers to ensure that adaptation processes are inclusive and representative.
• Local actors, including citizens and sub-national authorities, are essential for aligning national climate strategies with the specific aspirations and needs of communities, towns, and cities.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (2021). Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes. https://www.iisd.org/publications/achieving-vertical-integration-adaptation-processes

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes. 2021. https://www.iisd.org/publications/achieving-vertical-integration-adaptation-processes.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopment2021progress, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2021}, month = sep, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/achieving-vertical-integration-adaptation-processes}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }