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Adapt Now

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This report focuses on making the case for climate adaptation, providing specific insights and recommendations in key sectors: food security, the natural environment, water, cities and urban areas, infrastructure, disaster risk management, and finance. It is designed to inspire action among decision-makers, including heads of state and government officials, mayors, business executives, investors, and community leaders.

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  • Global Commission on Adaptation, 2019. "Adapt Now," World Bank Publications - Books, The World Bank Group, number 32362.
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