Preparing the ground for adaptation Assessing risks and vulnerabilities to climate change Identifying adaptation options Assessing adaptation options Implementation Monitoring and evaluation

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Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities

2.7 Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities: Self check

 A systematic overview of past climate and extreme weather events, their consequences and existing response actions is in place

 The future projections of climate change are identified and the associated uncertainty is understood

 The vulnerable urban sectors are recognised

 Climate risks and vulnerabilities of the surrounding areas are taken into account in the overall risk and vulnerability assessment

 Main concerns that require an adaptation response are identified