Adaptation task

Delay decision and observe
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Delay decision and observe

When considering only future climate risks and the full set of options contain only short-term flexible options, then the appropriate task is to do nothing. This is because short-term, flexible options can be easily implemented and adjusted to future impacts when they occur.
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When considering only future climate risks and the full set of options contain only short-term flexible options, then the appropriate task is to do nothing. This is because short-term, flexible options can be easily implemented and adjusted to future impacts when they occur.

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This section is based on the UNEP PROVIA guidance document

Criteria checklist

1. You want to appraise adaptation options.
2. The focus is either on collective actions and there are no conflicting interests of private actors, or the focus is on individual collective actions.
3. Decisions can be formalised.
4. Either the set of options includes only short term ones or residual impacts can not be projected.
5. There are no risks are due to current climate variability.