Abbey Abramson

  Climate change adaptation project implementation gap The “implementation gap”: money on paper vs. safety in real life Adaptation finance needs are substantial and growing, estimated at approximately $127 billion per year by 2030 for developing countries, with further increases expected by mid-century. Yet when money flows, it doesn’t always bring resilience. Leakage at each stage builds up. Poor project selection leads to stranded assets; weak procurement raises prices; skimped materials shorten lifespans; and missing maintenance ensures failure. The result is an “implementation gap” felt in feet of floodwater, hours without power, and hectares of failed planting. Closing this gap requires not only more funding but also a collective commitment to integrity, transparency, and operational excellence at every stage—from project selection through to maintenance. Only through urgent and coordinated action can the benefits of adaptation finance translate into real-world resilience (Wo...