Moving beyond the plan: Exploring the opportunities to accelerate the implementation of municipal climate change adaptation policies and plans
Nina J. L. Rogers,
Vanessa M. Adams,
Jason A. Byrne
Abstract:Across the globe, ecosystems, biodiversity and human societies are experiencing the escalating and often catastrophic impacts of anthropogenic climate change. Well‐considered, properly resourced and trans‐scalar adaptation responses are essential. Local governments (e.g., municipal councils) can provide crucial support to communities enabling planning, response and recovery from climate change impacts. While innumerable municipal climate change adaptation policies, strategies and plans have been developed, the… Show more
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