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Adaptation

Climate Adaptation

Actions aimed at preparing for and adjusting to the already observable or expected consequences of climate change.

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The second side of climate action. Covers infrastructure resilience, water management, resilient agriculture, business continuity plans, relocation, etc. CSRD requires reporting of physical risks (acute and chronic), and therefore adaptation measures. PNACC in France (National Climate Change Adaptation Plan). Do not confuse it with mitigation (which acts on the cause, reducing emissions, whereas adaptation acts on the consequences).

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