Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes

The document argues that the effectiveness of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) depends on vertical integration, which links sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens with national decision-makers to ensure inclusivity and representation in climate adaptation efforts.

• The success of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process is heavily contingent on its ability to reflect local climate change realities and provide support for adaptation efforts at the local level.
• Vertical integration is defined as the process of connecting national decision-makers with sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens to align national strategies with the specific needs and aspirations of communities, cities, and towns.
• Integrating local actors into the NAP process is essential for achieving inclusivity and representation within broader climate adaptation frameworks.

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} }