d. Barriers, challenges and gaps related to adaptation planning and implementation. Among the general gaps / barriers found in the adaptation area for the implementation of adaptation measures, there is the following:. Institutional barriers.There are problems of defining functions, either due to lack of legal framework or institutional framework. For example, the lack of a land use law that prevents proper planning of land use and its resources with a main focus with special focus on the issues of: solid waste management; promotion of recycling, reuse and reduction; transport; farming; drainage and transport infrastructure; among others. In addition to promoting institutional reorganization due to the mainstreaming of the climate change issue.