Progress and Challenges in Achieving Vertical Integration in Adaptation Processes

The document emphasizes that the effectiveness of National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) depends on their ability to reflect local climate realities and support local adaptation efforts. Vertical integration is defined as the process of linking sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens with national decision-makers to ensure inclusivity and representation in adaptation strategies.

• The effectiveness of a National Adaptation Plan (NAP) is contingent upon how well it represents local climate change realities and supports adaptation efforts at the local level.
• Vertical integration involves connecting sub-national authorities, local organizations, and citizens with national decision-makers to align national strategies with the needs of cities, towns, and communities, thereby promoting inclusivity.

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} }