Definition 1
Climate Change Adaptation Measures means the measures taken by [organisation name] [and [name of supply chain partner]] to avoid or to benefit from the actual or anticipated effects of climate change [and to meet climate change and Net Zero commitments in the [environmental policy]].
Definition 2
Climate Change Adaptation means the process of adjustment or preparation of natural or human systems to the actual or anticipated climate and its effects in a way that moderates harm or exploits beneficial opportunities.
Drafting notes and guidance
Climate change adaptation measures help communities and businesses manage the effects of climate change. Examples include:
- Adaptation of human systems : the construction of barriers to protect against rising sea tides.
- Decentralisation of energy distribution
- Security of indigenous peoples and their rights
- Improvement of mass transit
- Adaptation of natural systems : the protection of locations and/ or climates that support isolated populations of a previously more widespread species to safeguard biodiversity.
- Protection of coastal wetlands
- Promotion of the benefits of sustainable agroforestry
Related concepts
Adaptation science means scientific research that directly contributes to enabling adaptation.
Adaptive capacity means the potential of a system to adapt to damage, take advantage of opportunities or respond to consequences.
Adaptive management means a structured process of flexible decision-making that incorporates learning from outcomes and new scientific information. This will enable resource managers to swiftly manage and respond to climate change impacts.