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climate adaptation strategies
UK/ˈklaɪmət əˌdæpˈteɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz/US/ˈklaɪmət əˌdæpˈteɪʃən ˈstrætəˌdʒiz/CLI·mate a·DAP·ta·tion STRAT·e·gies
plans and actions to help communities or ecosystems adjust to the effects of climate change
Examples
“building flood defences”
“introducing drought‑resistant crops”
“relocating vulnerable settlements”
Band 8 sentence
“Effective climate adaptation strategies require long‑term planning and coordination between local authorities and scientific institutions.”
Collocations
- implement adaptation strategies
- develop climate adaptation strategies
Word family
Common mistakes
adaptation plans for climate→climate adaptation strategies
mitigation strategies→climate adaptation strategies
Say it for a higher band
5flood protection plans→6adaptation plans→7+climate adaptation strategies
Synonyms
adaptation measures
Easily confused
mitigation strategies
“The city prioritised mitigation strategies to cut emissions rather than invest in flood defences.”
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