Outlook on Climate Change Adaptation in the South Caucasus Mountains

Outlook on climate change adaptation in the South Caucasus mountains MOUNTAIN ADAPTATION OUTLOOK SERIES

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Foreword Executive summary Recommendations Introduction Climate change in the region and key risks for vulnerable sectors The latest climate change trends Climate change scenarios Natural hazards Analysis of adaptation policies for vulnerable sectors Prominence of climate change adaptation in policy Sectoral policy papers Implementation of adaptation measures Financial mechanisms National coordination mechanisms on climate adaptation Stakeholders’ consultation Monitoring and evaluation Conclusions on analysis of adaptation policies for vulnerable sectors Gap analysis Major barriers for planning and implementation of adaptation measures Technology gap analysis Vulnerability and impact assessment Key risks related to climate change

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Policy gap analysis Financial barriers Coordination and monitoring of climate adaptation Acronyms Notes References

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