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6.1 Assessment of the current state of adaptation

6. Assessment of the current state of adaptation and adaptation measures

The assessment of the current state of adaptation was completed using an adaptation scoreboard in accordance with the SECAP report model. The city’s situation was assessed using an A–D scaling system where:

A = Taking the lead (over 75% completed) B = Forging ahead (50–75% completed) C = Moving forward (25–50% completed) D = Not started or getting started (less than 25% completed)

The self-assessment scoreboard was completed by City of Turku specialists with the help of consultants from Sitowise Oy. The steps of adaptation work are presented in more detail in Annex 4.

The current state of the adaptation process was illustrated with a spider graph (Figure 11) used in the SECAP report model. The sectors that have already been developed further and discussed at length in the City of Turku adaptation work have been marked with green colour. The sectors where further work is required are left outside the green area.

On the basis of the assessment, it can be said that the climate change risks and vulnerabilities in Turku have been fairly well assessed and the required measures have been fairly

Self-assessment 2022 Self-assessment 2018

STEP 1: Preparing the ground

STEP 6: Monitoring and evaluating STEP 2: Assessing risks and vulnerabilities

STEP 5: Implementing

STEPS 3 and 4: Identifying adaptation options

Figure 11. Assessment of the current state of climate change adaptation in Turku.

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