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<p>The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment hosted the launch of a new report\, <a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/publication/climate-change-adaptation-laws-and-policies-a-review-of-trends-gaps-and-opportunities-in-35-countries/"><strong><em>Climate change adaptation laws and policies: A review of trends\, gaps and opportunities in 35 countries</em></strong></a>\, produced through our work as part of the <a href="https://zcralliance.org/" type="link" id="https://zcralliance.org/">Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance.</a></p>
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<p>As climate risks intensify\, countries are increasingly adopting legal and policy frameworks to support adaptation. This report analyses more than 900 adaptation-relevant laws and policies across 35 countries.</p>
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<p>The analysis shows a rapid acceleration in adaptation-related policymaking\, with 75% of laws and policies adopted since the Paris Agreement. However\, significant gaps remain\, including weak progress reporting\, limited integration with sectors such as health and water\, and insufficient alignment between adaptation and disaster risk management. </p>
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<p>The report offers recommendations for legislators and policymakers\, including strengthening institutional coordination\, embedding adaptation in public financial management\, and improving policy coherence across development and disaster risk frameworks. </p>
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<p>At this launch event\, the authors and invited speakers discussed and reflected on the report’s key findings and what they mean for the future of national adaptation governance\, finance and implementation around the world. The presentation and discussion was followed by audience Q&A.   </p>
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<p>Read the report <a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/publication/climate-change-adaptation-laws-and-policies-a-review-of-trends-gaps-and-opportunities-in-35-countries/">here</a>.</p>
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<li><strong>Debbie Hillier</strong>\, Head of the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance Program for Mercy Corps</li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/alina-averchenkova/" type="link" id="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/alina-averchenkova/">Alina Averchenkova</a>\,</strong> Distinguished Policy Fellow\, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment</li>
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<li><strong>Toan Vu</strong>\, Technical Lead\, ISET Vietnam</li>
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<li><strong>Anne Hammill</strong>\, Associate Vice-President\, International Institute for Sustainable Development</li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/swenja-surminski/" type="link" id="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/swenja-surminski/">Swenja Surminski</a></strong>\, Professor in Practice\, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment <strong>(Chair of the webinar)</strong></li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/tiffanie-chan/" type="link" id="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/tiffanie-chan/">Tiffanie Chan</a></strong> – Policy Analyst\, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment</li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/sara-mehryar/" type="link" id="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/sara-mehryar/">Sara Mehryar</a></strong> – Research Fellow\, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment</li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/martina-podesta/" type="link" id="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/martina-podesta/">Martina Podestà</a></strong> – Policy Analyst\, Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment</li>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/anna-beswick/" type="link" id="https://www.lse.ac.uk/granthaminstitute/profile/anna-beswick/">Anna Beswick</a>  </strong>– Policy Fellow\,<strong> </strong>Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment</li>
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<p><em>The Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance is a multi-sectoral partnership\, powered by the Z Zurich Foundation\, focused on enhancing resilience to climate hazards in both rural and urban communities. By implementing solutions\, promoting good practice\, influencing policy and facilitating systemic change\, we aim to ensure that all communities facing climate hazards are able to thrive. </em></p>
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