Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes

This briefing note from the International Institute for Sustainable Development examines the role of vertical integration in National Adaptation Plan (NAP) processes, focusing on the necessity of linking national decision-makers with sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens to ensure inclusivity and representation.

• The effectiveness of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) process is heavily dependent on its ability to reflect local climate change realities and support adaptation efforts at the local level.
• Vertical integration involves connecting national-level decision-makers with sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens to align national strategies with the needs of communities and ensure diverse stakeholder participation.

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-in-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-in-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-in-adaptation-processes}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }