Integrating Climate Change Adaptation into Development Co-operation. Policy Guidance

The negative impacts of climate change will hit poor people and poor countries disproportionately, and further compromise the achievement of their development objectives. This book provides essential information and advice on how to facilitate the integration of adaptation into development processes.



The objectives of this policy guidance are to:
i) promote understanding of the implications of climate change on development practice and the associated need to mainstream climate adaptation in development co-operation agencies and partner countries;
ii) identify appropriate approaches for integrating climate change adaptation into development policies at national, sectoral and project levels and in urban and rural contexts;
iii) identify practical ways for donors to support developing country partners in their efforts to reduce their vulnerability to climate variability and climate change.
While efforts to integrate climate change adaptation will be led by developing country partners, international donors have a critical role to play in supporting such efforts.

Table of Contents
Abbreviations and Acronyms
Executive Summary
PART I. UNDERSTANDING THE CHALLENGE
Chapter 1. Introduction and Scope
Chapter 2. Weather, Climate Variability and Climate Change
Chapter 3. Vulnerability of the Developing World to Climate Change
Chapter 4. Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change
Chapter 5. Operationalising Adaptation: From Theory to Action
PART II. INTEGRATING CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AT NATIONAL, SECTORAL AND PROJECT LEVELS
Chapter 6. National, Sectoral and Project Levels: Introduction
Chapter 7. Integrating Climate Change Adaptation at the National Level
Chapter 8. Integrating Climate Change Adaptation at the Sector Level
Chapter 9. Integrating Climate Change Adaptation at the Project Level
PART III. INTEGRATING CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AT THE LOCAL LEVEL
Chapter 10. Introduction to the Local Level
Chapter 11. Local Contexts: Rural and Urban Settings
Chapter 12. Integrating Adaptation into Local Development Processes
Chapter 13. Key Challenges and Priorities for Actions
Annex A. Examples of Tools and Screening Approaches for Adaptation to Climate Change
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