This plan introduced adaptation measures for rural, coastal and urban areas in Canelones, Montevideo and San José. The National Environmental Cabinet adopted in 2017 the National Climate Change Policy, which sets forth strategies and courses of action to address climate change, including adaptation. The National Adaptation Plan for Agriculture, the National Adaptation Plan for Coastal Areas and the National Adaptation Plan for Cities and Infrastructure are being drafted at present. It is in this framework of plans and policies that the following adaptation measures have been taken. III.ii. Specific context and adaptation initiatives to address the adverse effects of climate change within Uruguay´s main adaptation areas. Social policies.