Jaya Ghosh
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CONTENTS
Executive Summary
1 The Consultation
Background
The consultation document
The consultation process
The form of the responses
Submissions and respondents
Analysis and presentation of the data
Analysis of the data
Presentation of data
2 the understanding of climate adaptation
Meaning and language in the definition
Expanding the definition of adaptation
Risk and impact
The interrelationship between adaptation and mitigation
Strategic planning - issues
Strategic planning - suggested approaches
Summary of issues
3 A well - adapting Scotland
Planning, implementation and monitoring
Risk management, tools and information
Coordination and information sharing across key decision makers
Cost of adaptation
Integration with existing policy areas
Summary of issues
4 Strategic principles for a sustainable approach
Sustainable economic growth
Sustainable development and cost
Adaptation and mitigation
Strategic principles
Adaptation should be through actions that build resilience
Adaptation should be continuous and responsive to new information
Adaptation should be integrated into normal development and implementation practice
Adaptation should be integrated at an appropriate scale and involve relevant levels of decision making
Adaptation must be addressed alongside actions to reduce emissions
Adaptation by one sector should not restrict adaptation by other sectors
Proposed additional strategic issues and principles
Summary of issues
5 Strategic priority actions for climate adaptation
Where possible, act now
Provide leadership and coordination
Build adaptive capacity
Reduce and manage uncertainty
Educate the public and other sectors on the nature of climate risks and management
Additional priority actions
Summary issues
6 Challenges for Climate Change Adaptation
Most pressing challenges for organisations responding to critical weather events
Timely, accurate and high quality information
Accessing resources within organisation
Uncertainty and flexibility in decision making
Funding and costs
Area and event specific intervention
Mainstreaming
Sharing knowledge and good practices from past experiences
Prolonged events and long term planning
Global impact and migration
Most pressing challenges for organisations planning for critical weather events
Comprehensive emergency response planning
Summary issues
7 Leadership and Coordination
Legislation/regulation
Detailed and comprehensive framework
Role and responsibilities of Government and partners
Supporting adaptation in international development
Challenges
Local coordination
Resources/funding
Scottish Climate Change Bill, mitigation and climate change adaptation
Regular review and reporting
Additional suggestions
Summary issues
8 Key Audiences to Communicate with about Climate Adaptation
Key audiences
Summary
9 other issues and Additional Comments
Role of local authorities
Language and clarity
Comments on Annex B
Other comments and suggestions
10 Trends, Overarching Themes and Conclusion
Trends across stakeholders
Overarching themes
Conclusion
Annex 1: List of Respondents
The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.