Abstract
To prevent the negative impacts of climate change, both mitigation and adaptation measures are important. In the Paris agreement adopted at COP21, strengthening the ability of countries to deal with climate impacts has been identified and all countries are expected to submit their adaptation communications, including their adaptation priorities, support needs and plans. On November 27, 2015, the first adaptation plan for Japan has been approved at a meeting of the Cabinet. To promote effective adaptation to climate change with uncertainties at the local government level, four key aspects have been identified : 1) Risk assessment and ordering of priorities, 2) Integrating existing measures into adaptation policies, 3) Establishment of risk communications, 4) Realizing cost reduction through a combination of knowledge-oriented measures and physical infrastructure development.
