Although urban adaptation is underway, many small, economically weak  or cities facing high climate-change risks lack adaptation planning . While almost all large municipalities in NEU and WCE report implemented actions at least in one sector, this is not the case for 39% of municipalities in SEU . In the UK, the legal requirement to develop urban adaptation plans has been a significant driver for their widespread adoption . The availability of, and access to, funding for adaptation is also crucial for plan development . Network membership  is an important driver for city planning and transfer of best practices . Stakeholder engagement is key for successful adaptation .
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Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability
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