Droughts, Floods, and Climate Adaptation: A Tale of Two Approaches The current spate of natural disasters has brought into sharp focus the divergent approaches to climate adaptation employed by major economies.
China's top down model, where government led initiatives drive efforts to mitigate the impact of extreme weather events, stands in contrast to the more market driven strategies adopted by countries like the United States and the European Union.
Beijing focuses on state led projects to build new water management systems, restore wetlands, and promote afforestation.