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Diversity in the coordination mechanisms and sharing of lessons learned are likely to benefit the development of effective coordination for adaptation

The self-assessment survey shows that there is diversity in how countries approach coordination. There are, for instance, differences in how formal coordination mechanisms are and also in the details of their setup. There are examples of countries that have created a clear legal base for coordination (i.e. France, The Netherlands) but also examples of more informal structures. Countries also reported challenges linked to a lack of formal structures and agreements for coordination e.g. in the case of public sector reorganisations. Studies have highlighted that governance of adaptation takes place through both formal and informal institutions and networks of actors at different levels. Such networks provide opportunities for actors at sub-national levels to engage in planned adaptation, but any lack of coordination at the national level may be an impediment for involvement (Juhola and Westerhoff, 2011).