Co-creating adaptation solutions: A critical review of participatory instruments in climate change adaptation laws and policies

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http://eprints.org/relation/isVersionOf https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/document/113183 http://eprints.org/relation/isVolatileVersionOf https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/document/113183 http://eprints.org/relation/issmallThumbnailVersionOf https://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/document/113183 archive 353 disk0/00/02/13/98 2026-03-19 08:16:35 2026-03-19 08:16:35 2026-03-19 08:16:35 article show Komendantova N. 1880 0000-0003-2568-6179 Erokhin D. 9200 0000-0002-5191-0579 Scolobig A. Bruley E. Mattera M. Baldelli M. Co-creating adaptation solutions: A critical review of participatory instruments in climate change adaptation laws and policies pub ASA CAT Climate change adaptation, Co-production, Adaptation governance, Participatory instruments, Stakeholder engagement, Climate policy Amid growing climate risks and evolving adaptation-mitigation dynamics, this study analyzes how participatory instruments are integrated into climate change adaptation laws and policies. Reviewing legal and policy documents from the EU, Germany, and Spain since 2020, and using Arnstein's ladder of citizen participation to assess participation levels ranging from tokenistic consultation to partnership, the study identifies common gaps in accessibility, communication, capacity building, feedback, funding, and coordination. Insights from a co-creation workshop with experts further support these findings. Although innovative instruments have been introduced, most practices remain confined to mid-level participation. The study concludes with policy recommendations aimed at bridging the gap between participatory rhetoric and practice. The recommendations advocate for decentralization, diversified communication, enhanced capacity building, institutionalized accountability, sustainable funding, and improved multi-level coordination. Implementing these changes will be critical to transform adaptation laws and policies into genuine co-production platforms for addressing climate change. 2026-06 published doi:10.1016/j.esg.2026.100326 161 3134 public Earth System Governance 28 e100326 1 TRUE 25898116 A Gathering place to cO-design and co-cReate Adaptation (AGORA, HE 101093921) yes info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/HE/101093921/EU//AGORA info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess