Climate change is accelerating, with extreme events happening earlier than predicted.
But we're not adapting fast enough.
Maria Jose Sanz, Scientific Director of the Basque Center for Climate Change and MAIA project Coordinator, explains why. Among other factors, lack of perception of the risks combined with the high costs of adaptation generate paralysis in decision-making, stalling progress.
What’s needed is shared responsibility among all stakeholders, better communication of the risks and adaptation solutions that work for local contexts.
In our exclusive interview, María José discusses these issues, plus the challenges of fragmented climate change knowledge and the opportunities offered by integrating adaptation with mitigation.
Want to know what it will take to close the adaptation gap?
Watch the interview
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