STATUS AND CHARACTERISTICS OF LOCAL CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLANS AND ANALYSIS OF THE LINKAGES BETWEEN THE ADAPTATION MEASURES AND OTHER MEASURES

Abstract

 We analyzed the relationships among the number of adaptation measures and the number of areas covered by the measures in the local climate change adaptation plans formulated by August 1, 2022, and the classification of the local governments and how the plans are positioned. The results showed that the rate of plan formulation, the number of adaptation measures, and the areas in which adaptation measures are described varied depending on the classification and population of the local governments, indicating that the plans reflect the characteristics and systems of the region. Ninety-three percent of the plans were formulated in conjunction with the action plans of local governments based on the Law Concerning the Promotion of the Measures to Cope with Global Warming. Eleven of the plans included information on the relationship between climate change adaptation measures with other measures, such as mitigation measures. While the rate of plan formulation will increase in small municipalities, many of which have yet to formulate a regional action plan, local governments that have already formulated a local adaptation plan are expected to deepen the content. Therefore, accumulating knowledge and providing information in response to these varying needs are required.