Explaining the adaptation gap through consistency in adaptation planning

Diana Reckien (), Attila Buzasi, Marta Olazabal, Paris Fokaides, Filomena Pietrapertosa, Peter Eckersley and Monica Salvia
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Diana Reckien: University of Twente
Attila Buzasi: Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Marta Olazabal: Parque Científico UPV/EHU
Paris Fokaides: Frederick University
Filomena Pietrapertosa: National Research Council of Italy
Peter Eckersley: Nottingham Trent University
Monica Salvia: National Research Council of Italy

Nature Climate Change, 2025, vol. 15, issue 6, 614-618

Abstract: 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.

Date: 2025
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