An adaptation process requires the people who will lead the process, the people who will implement it, and the people who will be affected by it. Those three groups are not necessarily mutually exclusive, but they all need to be participants and ideally co-developers. It is very beneficial to have the a broad range of perspectives and experiences in your process to ensure all groups are properly represented. 

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An Adaptation Plan may overlap with a Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) or a Climate Action Plan (CAP), but they are not always the same.

HMPs focus on preventing harm to people and property based on past disturbances, but may not fully account for likely future climate conditions. CAPs often emphasize reducing greenhouse gas emissions rather than preparing for climate-related impacts. Adaptation Plans typically address a full range of climate-related impacts (including future conditions);  chronic and secondary effects on human systems such as health, infrastructure, and the economy; and natural systems.