PI3C Develop a comprehensive adaptation strategy and action plan

A ‘comprehensive’ adaptation strategy and action plan draws together knowledge of climate risk and appraised adaptation options – to translate your strategic objectives into practical action. It should coordinate and integrate adaptation into relevant projects, policies and plans across your organisation and with partners.

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It is helpful to use theory of change and adaptation pathway tools (Task PI3A) to develop a comprehensive adaptation strategy / action plan. These tools are designed to translate high level outcomes/adaptation ambition in to objectives and action.
Stakeholder engagement is crucial in securing support and commitment to implementing the strategy/ plan. Consider procedural justice as a key aspect of stakeholder engagement –how can you ensure that hard to reach groups such as children and young people, are able to contribute to the planning process?
All actions included in the final strategy/ plan should go through a detailed options appraisal process (Task PI3B). Ensure each action has clear ownership, targets, measures of success and timelines for implementation and completion as well as relevant milestones.
Seek approval or endorsement from your organisation and buy in from all departments or individuals assigned any actions.
- A Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) may need to be completed for the strategy.
Use the publication of the final action/plan strategy to build further awareness and support for implementation. Infographics can be used to clearly communicate key facts/messages contained within the strategy/ plan. A briefing for senior leaders will also be important. Discuss publication of the strategy/ plan with your organisations press/communication team and develop a press release.

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