Fig. 1: The ‘ADAptation plan Quality Assessment’ (ADAQA) index construction rationale. | npj Urban Sustainability

Fig. 1: The ‘ADAptation plan Quality Assessment’ (ADAQA) index construction rationale.

From: Quality of urban climate adaptation plans over time

Fig. 1: The ‘ADAptation plan Quality Assessment’ (ADAQA) index construction rationale.The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI.

ADAQA-1 is calculated by allocating one point to each response option—representing depth and detailedness of plans, particularly concerning fact base and measures (the principles with most response options). ADAQA-2 is calculated by allocating one point to each addressed topic/ question, representing breadth and diversity with a focus on different sectoral measures (principle III. has the most questions). ADAQA-3 is an elaborate index reflecting the equal importance of adaptation principles (1/6 for each principle; not reflected in the figure) and topics therein, while at the same time stressing the need for consistency between impacts/ risks/ vulnerabilities, adaptation measures, monitoring and evaluation, and participation (a more detailed version of the index construction rationale is shown as Supplementary Fig. 1).

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