Title page

Contents

Summary 4

1. Adaptation legislation, targets and governance 6

1.1. The need to adapt 6

1.2. Legal commitments for adaptation 9

1.3. Policy approach 11

1.4. Assessing progress 11

2. UK adaptation policy 14

Cross-cutting responsibilities 14

2.1. Adaptation reporting power 15

2.2. Climate Change Risk Assessment ('CCRA') 16

2.3. National Adaptation Programme ('NAP') 18

3. Progress towards climate change adaptation 22

3.1. Overall assessment 22

3.2. Infrastructure 29

3.3. Nature and the environment 35

3.4. Health, communities and the built environment 38

3.5. Business and industry 42

3.6. International dimensions 43