The phrase "adaptation programmes" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts related to environmental, social, or economic strategies aimed at adjusting to changes or challenges.
Example: "The government has launched several adaptation programmes to help communities cope with the effects of climate change."
Alternatives: "adjustment initiatives" or "modification schemes".
But funds for adaptation programmes are in very short supply.
Harnessing the power of communities in implementing adaptation programmes should receive more attention in most developing countries.
Confused by Copenhagen and its jargon, from Napas (national adaptation programmes of action) and Redd (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) to financing and technology transfer?
The UN development programme has been running pilot climate change adaptation programmes in Butana, Wad Hassan and Sirag Elnour to try to stop good soils from shifting or drying up, and farmers waiting on rains and grains to survive.
Understanding vulnerability to environmental change and extreme climate events is necessary for policy makers to develop mitigation and adaptation programmes for long-term resilience.
They are the raw materials to meet the current and future needs of crop improvement and adaptation programmes.
A climate change adaptation programme and prioritised investment in flood prevention.
Introduce a new domestic climate change "national adaptation programme" to protect homes and businesses from extreme weather.
A website has been set up asking for the public's views on the national adaptation programme.
Dr Richard Munang is policy and programme coordinator for the Africa Climate Change Adaptation Programme of the United Nations Environment Programme This content is brought to you by Guardian Professional.
But in May 2013, under then environment secretary Owen Paterson, the number of officials working on the national adaptation programme fell from 38 to six.
