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Table 2.7 Examples of horizontal coordination mechanisms reported by European countries, along with the countries’ assessment of the horizontal mechanism’s effectiveness

Country	Description of horizontal coordination mechanism (reference to stage of policy process is made where countries have indicated differences in mechanisms)
Very effective coordination mechanisms
Switzerland	A working group established under the Interdepartmental Committee on Climate (IDA Climate) with representation of ten federal agencies.
Effective coordination mechanisms
Austria	Policy formulation: NAS/NAP development was coordinated by Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management, with support from existing institutions including the Kyoto Forum (originally developed for mitigation issues) and Interministerial Committee on Climate (IMC Climate). Implementation: Existing committees step in on adaptation issues, informal exchange between the Environment Ministry and other relevant ministries.
Belgium	E.g. Flemish task force on adaptation and Walloon working group on adaptation
Cyprus	Development of the Cyprus National Adaptation Strategy has been coordinated by the Environment Department of the Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment (MANRE) by means of the Life+ CYPADAPT project. The CYPADAPT Steering Committee comprised of all sectors representatives (government departments, local authorities, universities, research institutions, consultants, NGO's, consumer organizations etc.).
Denmark	Policy formulation: Cross-ministerial committee of government officials responsible for mapping climate impacts and preparing action plan for climate-proof Denmark.
Finland	Policy formulation:Interministerial working group of sector ministries and key research institutes, coordinated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. Additional consultation of experts and actors from sectors and the research community. Implementation, monitoring and evaluation: Coordination Group for Climate Change Adaptation with representatives from sector ministries, regional and local authorities and research institutes.
Lithuania	The horizontal and vertical coordination is ensured by the Strategy for National Climate Change Management Policy for 2013 – 2050 and it’s Interinstitutional Action Plan for the implementation of the goals and objectives s for the period of 2013-2020. The implementation of the Strategy and the Action Plan are coordinated by the Ministry of Environment. Also horizontal and vertical coordination is ensured through work of the National Climate Change Committee. The Committee consists of experts from government, municipal, science and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and has an advisory role.
Portugal	National Strategy (ENAAC) is supported by a coordination group involving nine sectors. Coordination responsibility lies with the Portuguese Environment Agency.
Romania	Policy formulation: Large consultation process including ministries and other stakeholders as part of strategy drafting process
Spain	Sectoral action programme for impacts and vulnerability assessments, including participatory workshops for key stakeholders
United Kingdom	Cross-UK Government Climate Adaptation Board includes all key government departments and devolved administrations, as well as sectoral coordination groups e.g. Defra network adaptation delivery group and health coordination groups.
Medium effective coordination mechanisms
Bulgaria	Policy formulation: Working group of concerned governmental and non-governmental organisations
Czech Republic	Policy formulation: Interdepartmental expert groups for each area of interest
Germany	Interministerial Working Group at federal level with representatives of all federal ministries (meets 3-6 times a year)
Italy	Policy formulation: Institutional Panel coordinated by the Ministry for Environment, Land and Sea includes representatives from relevant ministries and other institutional stakeholders such as regional and local administrations.
Latvia	Policy formulation: Two working groups (inter-ministerial and expert) to support Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development in policy preparation.
Malta	Climate Change Consultative Council and Climate Change Division deal with both adaptation and mitigation.
The Netherlands	National level coordination is carried out by the legally based Delta programme, with joint responsibility of all involved ministries and a coordinating role for the minister of Infrastructure and Environment.
Sweden	Each sector is responsible for adaptation in their area and there is no national level coordinating actor. At regional level Country Administrative Boards hold overall responsibility.
Effectiveness of coordination mechanisms unknown
Ireland	The integration of the adaptation policy across key sectors is at an early stage. The present mechanisms work on an ad hoc basis. However, a more definitive position on the effectiveness of the coordination mechanisms will become more apparent over time; it’s intended that there will be a primary legislative basis for sectoral adaptation plans in the very near future. The Impacts and Adaptation Steering Group with responsibility for coordinating research under the EPA’s Climate Change Research Programme, also provides a forum for knowledge exchange amongst a wide range of sectors. This group in particular allows for the practical exchange of views and opinions as well as acting to identify where further work is needed.
Liechtenstein	Policy formulation: Meeting and interviews with all stakeholders

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prutsand (Andrea Prutsch) 11 Jul 2014 16:00:21
For Slovakia:
- The Ministry of the Environment provides communication with international organizations and coordinates national activities. The Working Group for adaptation (composed of ministries, professional institutions, research and non-governmental organisations) provides adaptation activities in the area of its competence, collaborates with professional institutions and other relevant organizations, is responsible for preparation of the documents for the Co-ordination committee for climate change policy and for decision-making.
- makinkir (Kirsi Mäkinen) 18 Jul 2014 10:22:38
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  For Slovakia:
  
  The Ministry of the Environment provides communication with international organizations and coordinates national activities. The Working Group for adaptation (composed of ministries, professional institutions, research and non-governmental organisations) provides adaptation activities in the area of its competence, collaborates with professional institutions and other relevant organizations, is responsible for preparation of the documents for the Co-ordination committee for climate change policy and for decision-making.
mahrepet (Petra Mahrenholz) 18 Jul 2014 10:00:52

Effective coordination mechanisms: Please add about Germany here "Finland, Germany"
- makinkir (Kirsi Mäkinen) 18 Jul 2014 10:41:34
  
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  Effective coordination mechanisms: Please add about Germany here "Finland, Germany"
mahrepet (Petra Mahrenholz) 18 Jul 2014 10:04:51

Medium effective coordination mechanisms ...(meets 3-6 times a year...: 2-4 times a year. Please delete Germany here.
- makinkir (Kirsi Mäkinen) 18 Jul 2014 10:41:44
  
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  Medium effective coordination mechanisms ...(meets 3-6 times a year...: 2-4 times a year. Please delete Germany here.

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