Outlook on Climate Change Adaptation in the Western Balkan Mountains

Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Western Balkan mountains MOUNTAIN ADAPTATION OUTLOOK SERIES

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Foreword Executive summary Recommendations Introduction

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Climate change in the region and key risks for vulnerable sectors

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Trends and scenarios Key risks for relevant sectors and ecosystems

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Analysis of adaptation policies for vulnerable sectors

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Policy responses at the Global, Regional and Sub-regional level National policy frameworks for adaptation Sectoral Strategies Institutional and stakeholder analysis Gender issues The role of indigenous communities

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Gap analysis

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Policy gaps to address climate risks Are policy responses forward-looking? Further policy gaps Information, data and institutional gaps

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