UNenvironmentprogrammeCome hell and high waterAs fires and floods hit the poor hardest,it is time forthe world to step up adaptation actions■Adaptation Gap Report 20242024 United Nations Environment ProgrammeISBN:978-92-807-4187-2Job number:DEW/2674/NAhttps:/doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/46497This publication may be reproduced in whole or in part and in any form for educational or non-profit services without specialpermission from the copyright holder,provided acknowledgement of the source is made.The United Nations EnvironmentProgramme would appreciate receiving a copy of any publication that uses this publication as a source.No use of this publication may be made for resale or any other commercial purpose whatsoever without prior permission inwriting from the United Nations Environment Programme.Applications for such permission,with a statement of the purposeand extent of the reproduction,should be addressed to the Director,Communication Division,United Nations EnvironmentProgramme,P.O.Box 30552,Nairobi 00100,Kenya.DisclaimersThe designations employed and the presentation of the material in this publication do not imply the expression of anyopinion whatsoever on the part of the Secretariat of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country,territoryor city or area or its authorities,or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries.Some illustrations or graphics appearing in this publication may have been adapted from content published by third parties.This may have been done to illustrate and communicate the authors'own interpretations of the key messages emerging fromillustrations or graphics produced by third parties.In such cases,material in this publication do not imply the expression ofany opinion whatsoever on the part of United Nations Environment Programme concerning the source materials used as abasis for such graphics or illustrations.Mention of a commercial company or product in this document does not imply endorsement by the United NationsEnvironment Programme or the authors.The use of information from this document for publicity or advertising is notpermitted.Trademark names and symbols are used in an editorial fashion with no intention on infringement of trademark orcopyright laws.The views expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the UnitedNations Environment Programme.We regret any errors or omissions that may have been unwittingly made.Maps,photos,and illustrations as specifiedSuggested citation:United Nations Environment Programme(2024).Adaptation Gap Report 2024:Come hell and high water-As fires and floods hit the poor hardest,it is time for the world to step up adaptation actions.Nairobi.https://doi.org/10.59117/20.500.11822/46497Production:NairobiURL:https://www.unep.org/adaptation-gap-report-2024Co-produced with:WASPWORLDenvironmentADAPTATIONSCIENCEprogrammePROGRAMMESupported by:ACCREUR