Integrated Climate Policy
The organisation of an "Integrated Climate Policy" enhances the coordination of mitigation and adaptation efforts with special emphasis on synergies and trade-offs.

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Short description of measure
Problem to be solved: Lack of coordination between mitigation and adaptation efforts
Goal, potential objective: Support of integrated climate policy by a coordination point in the administration and regular reporting
Developmental steps: Analysis of existing responsibilities for mitigation and adaptation; decision on the establishment of new coordination points and tasks
Instruments, implementation mechanism: Directives
Area of implementation: Provincial, urban
Responsibilities: Regional and local administration
Time horizon: Short term
Economic aspects:
Promoters, obstacles, risks: Ongoing process to optimise management systems in the administration
Side effects:
Bridge to mitigation: Explore synergies between mitigation and adaptation; better coping with trade-offs
