Mountain Adaptation Outlook Series - Synthesis Report

The Mountain Adaptation Outlooks were all built on the same foundation. First, the current and expected climate change impacts and risks for important sectors were identified. Second, a policy analysis examined the extent to which countries have adaptation policies in place to respond to these impacts and risks. Third,

main gaps in existing policies were identified. Both national adaptation policies (when available) and sectoral policies were analysed. As each region has specific priorities for climate change adaptation, the sectors analysed in each regional report varies to some degree. The sectors analysed in each regional

report were determined through consultation with regional experts, NGOs working on adaptation in the region and government representatives. This chapter synthesises the main climate impacts on sectors, existing national and sectoral policy responses, and key gaps.

Karakoram range, Pakistan

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