3.2 Finding examples of good adaptation practices

3.2 Finding examples of good adaptation practices

Although a large number of adaptation options applicable can be identified (see Step 3.1), often little is known about their performance, acceptance and issues linked to implementing them. Therefore, it is also important to identify adaptation options and practices that others have already implemented and to learn from their experience. Seeing adaptation options already successfully implemented and delivering results elsewhere gives them additional credibility.

Especially state of the art examples for adaptation activities and measures in place that already cope with changing climatic conditions (e.g. temperature rise, changes in precipitation patterns, extreme weather events) should be considered and assessed. They can provide insights into the adjustments/improvements that may be required to accommodate future climate change. Moreover, it becomes obvious where gaps are and which barriers may exist that hinder successful adaptation.

What case studies are available?

Make the list of cases more specific by selecting a specific climate impact and/or adaptation sector of interest. There is a specific page for case studies on Climate-ADAPT that can be seen in the Case Study Explorer. On Climate-ADAPT, a list of national case study catalogues is provided on the bottom of the Case Study Explorer.

To identify most effective and integrated solutions, a specific filter allows to search for co-benefits of adaptation case studies for society, economy and the environment as well as to find case studies with a proven replication of upscaling to higher governance levels.