Closing the adaptation gap requires moving beyond short-term planning and ensuring timely and adequate implementation . Inclusive, equitable and just adaptation pathways are critical for CRD. Such pathways require consideration of SDGs, gender and Indigenous knowledge and local knowledge  and practices. The success of adaptation will depend on our understanding of which adaptation options are feasible and effective in their local context . Long lead times for nature-based and infrastructure solutions or planned relocation require implementation in the coming decade to reduce risks in time. To close the adaptation gap, political commitment, persistence and consistent action across scales of government, and upfront mobilisation of human and financial capital, is key , even when the benefits are not immediately visible .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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