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Are existing processes and 'windows of opportunity' taken into account?
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Are existing processes and 'windows of opportunity' taken into account?

The next question to address is whether implementing adaptation options takes into account existing processes and 'windows of opportunity' to intervene in current systems? If not there are a range of tools to support this through exploring complexity in the context of implementation adaptation.

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This section is based on the UNEP PROVIA guidance document

Criteria checklist

1. You want to implement adaptation actions.
2. The phases of "Getting started" have been adressed.
3. There is agreement about which stakeholders need to be involved.
4. Implementing the plan is within the (perceived) responsibility of the stakeholders identified.
5. Stakeholders have the (perceived) capacity and will to engage.
6. Implementing measures does reduce vulnerability in other areas or sectors?
7. As a next step you are faced with the question whether existing processes and 'windows of opportunity' are taken into account.