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The analysis under this key topic draws on the responses from the self-assessment survey to provide insight into the degree to which adaptation has entered the public’s consciousness and the policy agenda in the reporting European countries. It also provides insights into how these countries see the role of visibility as an integral part of making progress on adaptation. Awareness of the need for adaptation is recognised as fundamental to delivering informed and appropriate adaptation (e.g., EC, 2013a). Enhancing awareness of the need for adaptation, through building awareness and addressing knowledge gaps, is also recognised as a keystone aspect of building the adaptive capacity required to implement adaptation actions as reflected in Step 1 of the guidelines on developing adaptation strategies (EC, 2013b).