Global Covenant of Mayors: A comprehensive assessment of Climate Adaptation Plans

In a comprehensive analysis of climate adaptation efforts, this report reveals significant progress and challenges in addressing climate hazards and vulnerabilities worldwide by the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy (GCoM) municipalities. 3538 municipalities have conducted risk and vulnerability assessments (RVAs), with extreme heat, droughts, and floods identified as prevalent climate hazards.

The report underscores the necessity for enhanced and targeted adaptation actions to mitigate high-risk climate hazards. It suggests that current policies could be refined to better address region- specific vulnerabilities and align actions with identified risks. Key recommendations include prioritising adaptation strategies for extreme heat, droughts, and floods, and improving data collection for informed decision-making. The findings confirm the importance of existing measures but highlight gaps in addressing vulnerable populations. New policy measures should consider these gaps and leverage innovative solutions to build resilience. Significant knowledge gaps remain, particularly in understanding the regional impacts of climate hazards, necessitating further research and policy adjustments.