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===== Observed adaptation-related responses in human systems =====

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'''Responses across all sectors and regions reported in the scientific literature are dominated by minor modifications to usual practices or measures for dealing with extreme weather events, while evidence of transformative adaptation in human systems is low (''' '''''high confidence''''' ''').''' Responses have accelerated in both developed and developing regions since AR5, with some examples of regression. Despite this, there is negligible evidence in the scientific literature documenting responses that are simultaneously widespread and rapid, and that challenge norms and adaptation limits. {16.3.2.3}

'''There is negligible evidence that existing responses are adequate to reduce climate risk (''' '''''high confidence''''' ''').''' There is some evidence of global vulnerability reduction, particularly for mortality and economic losses due to flood risk and extreme heat ( [[#16.3.2.4|Section 16.3.2.4]] ). Evidence on the effectiveness of specific adaptations remains limited. There is negligible ''robust evidence'' to assess the overall adequacy of the global adaptation response to address the scale of climate risk. No studies have systematically assessed the adequacy and effectiveness of adaptation at a global scale, across nations or sectors, or for different levels of warming. {16.3.2.3}

'''Adaptation responses are showing co-benefits, for mitigation and other societal goals (''' '''''high confidence''''' ''').''' There is increasing evidence of co-benefits of adaptation responses. Co-benefits are most frequently linked to changes in agricultural practices (e.g., conservation agriculture), land use management (e.g., agroforestry), building technologies (e.g., building efficiency standards) and urban design (e.g., walkable neighbourhoods). {16.3.2.3}

'''Evidence of maladaptation is increasing (''' '''''high confidence''''' ''')''' , that is, adaptation that increases climate risk or creates new risks in other systems or for other actors. Globally, maladaptation has been reported most frequently in the context of agriculture and migration in the Global South. {16.3.2.6}

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