Chapter 3. Global progress on adaptation planning - Adaptation Gap Report 2021: The Gathering Storm - Adapting to Climate Change in a Post-pandemic World

Applying the same methodology as the AGR2020, this chapter looks at the overall number of national, subnational and sectoral adaptation strategies, plans and laws. Five criteria are used to shed light on the extent to which the outputs of national adaptation planning can reasonably be assumed to be adequate (sufficient) and effective (successful) in achieving the stated adaptation targets and objectives (reducing climate risks and enhancing resilience). These criteria and associated indicators were chosen as they respond to the provisions of the Paris Agreement setting out the commitments of the Parties (articles 7.5 and 7.9). They have also been included in relevant global guidance documents on adaptation planning2 or in previous global or regional assessments of adaptation planning.