the discussion centres around three principles which when applied to the policy process can prove helpful in facilitating adaptation and development with particular benefits to disadvantaged groups the underlying uncertainty of climate change the locality in which its effects materialize and the interconnected nature of various sectors require a policymaking system that is coherent and integrated participatory and flexible the present survey has noted more broadly that building consistency across the economic social and environmental dimensions of development policy is a core challenge that building climate resilience and achieving sustainable development will have to confront further application of a better understanding of risks and priorities achieved through the engagement of local communities improves both policy design and implementation as well as development outcomes