Climate Policy Processes, Local Institutions, and Adaptation Actions : Mechanisms of Translation and Influence

Agrawal, Arun ; Perrin, Nicolas ; Chhatre, Ashwini ; Benson, Catherine ; Kononen, Minna

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: ABUSE OF POWER;    ACCOUNTABILITY;    ADAPTATION;    ADAPTATION ACTIONS;    ADAPTATION EFFORTS;   

RP-ID  :  54681

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

This paper focuses on the experience ofthe national-level adaptation planning efforts and thelessons that can be derived for more effective adaptationfrom an examination of local governance of development andnatural resources. After examining national level adaptationplans, particularly the NAPAs (National AdaptationProgrammes of Action), the paper analyzes the range ofinstitutional instruments and relationships visible incontemporary decentralization reforms. The analysis derivesfour important lessons for adaptation planning, with specialattention to the articulation between local and nationallevel adaptation processes. The paper underlines: a) thediversity of local institutions; b) adaptation strategies,and identifies factors that promote; c) greateraccountability; and d) greater equity in national/local relationships.