Table of contents
- Acknowledgements
- Executive summary
- Objectives, intended users and context of this report
- Outline of this report
- Methodological approach
- Lessons learned from collaborating with member countries through the self-assessment survey
- 1. Rationale for public intervention on adaptation
- 2.1. Key Topic 1: Public and policy awareness of the need for adaptation
- 2.1.1. Awareness of the need for adaptation: what does this include?
- 2.1.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.1.3. Examples from countries
- 2.1.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.2. Key Topic 2: Knowledge generation and use
- 2.2.1. Knowledge generation and use: what does this include?
- 2.2.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.2.3. Examples from countries
- 2.2.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.3. Key Topic 3: Planning adaptation
- 2.3.1. Planning adaptation: what does this include?
- 2.3.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.3.3. Examples from countries
- 2.3.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.4. Key Topic 4: Coordination of adaptation
- 2.4.1. Coordination of adaptation: what does this include?
- 2.4.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.4.3. Examples from countries
- 2.4.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.5. Key Topic 5: Stakeholder involvement
- 2.5.1. Stakeholder involvement: what does this include?
- 2.5.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.5.3. Examples from countries
- 2.5.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.6. Key Topic 6: Implementation of adaptation
- 2.6.1. Implementation of adaptation: what does this include?
- 2.6.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.6.3. Examples from countries
- 2.6.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.7. Key Topic 7: Transnational cooperation
- 2.7.1. Transnational cooperation: what does this include?
- 2.7.2. Findings from self-assessment survey
- 2.7.3. Examples from countries
- 2.7.4. Discussion of findings
- 2.8. Key Topic 8: Monitoring, reporting and evaluation
- 2.8.1. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation (MRE): what does this include?
- 2.8.2. Findings from the self-assessment survey
- 2.8.3. Examples from countries
- 2.8.4. Discussion of findings
- 3. The evolving agenda for national adaptation in Europe
- 4. Glossary
- 5. Acronyms
- 6. References
2.5.3. Examples from countries
Extensive participatory process ensured consideration of a broad range of interests in the development of NAS
Austria
Involvement of all affected stakeholders and the general public were considered essential for the Austrian policy process on climate change adaptation and requested by the Austrian Government Programme (2008-2013). Thus, as part of the development of Austria’s National Adaptation Strategy (with an integrated National Action Plan), a broad stakeholder involvement process was carried out from summer 2008 until summer 2011 by Environment Agency Austria. This process was crucial in order to raise awareness of the need for adaptation, gain acceptance from the various stakeholder groups involved as well as enhance the quality of the adaptation policy outcome. Within the process stakeholders had the opportunity to exchange their expertise and interests and had a platform to discuss potentially conflicting issues.
The main objective of the involvement process was to discuss with stakeholders (e.g. federal and provincial ministries or related institutions, interest groups and social/environmental NGOs) the adaptation options identified in a prior step by the scientific community. Discussions focused on topics such as responsibilities for implementation, financial resources, knowledge gaps and open research questions. The bigger part of the suggestions from the stakeholder participation process was included one-to-one in the NAS/NAP by the responsible Ministry.
More information on the Austrian Adaptation Portal: http://www.klimawandelanpassung.at.
The mobile team on climate change adaptation supports municipalities in planning and implementing adaptation
Denmark
The Danish government has requested that all municipalities prepare actions plan for climate change adaptation by the end of 2013. Guidelines prepared by the government describe how municipalities can manage the task. A mobile team on climate change adaptation was established in February 2012 within the National Task Force on Climate Change Adaptation at the Danish Ministry of the Environment. The mobile team can be called upon free of charge to support municipal authorities for guidance and e.g. to facilitate collaboration between municipal authorities and other stakeholders in the connection with preparing municipal climate change adaptation plans. By end of 2013, the mobile team had had meetings with 75 of the 98 municipalities in Denmark, organised several regional meetings and facilitated workshops and meetings with politicians, policy-makers and citizens.
Danish municipalities also participate in dialogue forums set up by the Ministry of Environment for climate change adaptation. These forums have engaged a wide range of players from the business community, research institutions and municipalities in an open and inclusive decision-making process that provides inputs for new legislation and support creation of synergies between sectors and actors.
More information on the Danish Adaptation Portal: http://en.klimatilpasning.dk/.
Co-creation of the National Adaptation Programme
United Kingdom
The UK National Adaptation Programme (July 2013) was co-created by government and other stakeholders from the start. Options were developed by government actors and those outside the government alike. The Environment Agency’s Climate Ready Support Service played an integral part in providing advice and support to businesses, the public sector and other organisations on adapting to a changing climate. The service aims to help organisations build their own capacity to adapt through incorporating climate risk management into their decision making processes. Partners in priority sectors are provided tailored tools, guidance and training to enable them to understand and respond to the challenges of a changing climate. Partnerships have been established for example with the Met Office, the Local Government Association and the regional Climate Change Partnerships.
A collective understanding of the most urgent climate risks as well as widespread commitment to action started to form in the co-creation processes that resulted in the National Adaptation Programme. The policy document contains policies and proposals of which some are the responsibility of the government while others cover areas of joint responsibility. Local government, industry, communities and civil society all have important roles to play in the development and delivery of shared solutions.
More information available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/adapting-to-climate-change