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Explaining the adaptation gap through consistency in adaptation planning

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  • Diana Reckien

    (University of Twente)

  • Attila Buzasi

    (Budapest University of Technology and Economics)

  • Marta Olazabal

    (Parque Científico UPV/EHU
    Basque Foundation for Science)

  • Paris Fokaides

    (Frederick University)

  • Filomena Pietrapertosa

    (National Research Council of Italy
    National Biodiversity Future Center)

  • Peter Eckersley

    (Nottingham Trent University)

  • Monica Salvia

    (National Research Council of Italy
    National Biodiversity Future Center)

Abstract

An adaptation gap exists when adaptation efforts fail to meet adaptation needs. While conceptualizing and operationalizing this gap is challenging, we argue that it should begin with aligning climate risks with policy goals, measures and monitoring and evaluation—what we refer to as ‘consistency’ within adaptation policy. Through a comprehensive European study, we demonstrate how assessing consistency in adaptation plans can enhance understanding and help reduce the adaptation gap.

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  • Diana Reckien & Attila Buzasi & Marta Olazabal & Paris Fokaides & Filomena Pietrapertosa & Peter Eckersley & Monica Salvia, 2025. "Explaining the adaptation gap through consistency in adaptation planning," Nature Climate Change, Nature, vol. 15(6), pages 614-618, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcli:v:15:y:2025:i:6:d:10.1038_s41558-025-02334-w
    DOI: 10.1038/s41558-025-02334-w
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