Policy paper

Third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3)

This report sets out the actions that government and others will take to adapt to the impacts of climate change from 2023 to 2028.

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
17 July 2023
Last updated
21 February 2024 — See all updates

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Understanding climate adaptation and the third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3)

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The third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) and the fourth strategy for climate adaptation reporting (with correction slip)

Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-4312-2, HC 1649

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NAP3 Annex 1: Climate risks and opportunities (with correction slip)

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NAP3 Annex 2 to 5: Further supporting information

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The National Adaptation Programme sets the actions that government and others will take to adapt to the impacts of climate change in the UK.

The NAP3 sets out the key actions for 2023 to 2028. This report forms part of the 5-yearly cycle of requirements laid down in the Climate Change Act 2008.

The NAP3 includes the strategy for the fourth round of climate adaptation reporting under the Adaptation Reporting Power. Read government’s consultation and response to its approach for the fourth round of the climate change adaptation reporting.

Published 17 July 2023
Last updated 21 February 2024 + show all updates

  1. Added a correction slip to the 'NAP3 Annex 1: Climate risks and opportunities'.

  2. Added a correction slip to the NAP3.

  3. First published.

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