All levels of government administration, all types of civil society, religious organizations and local communities across the country are invited to participate - to ensure an equitable and balanced response to climate change for social justice, as well as assist in mobilising appropriate knowledge, skills and actions. Based on the EPACC, a first phase towards formulating the Climate Resilience Strategy consolidation was carried out by UNDP in 2011. It consolidated the existing adaptation work in Ethiopia by taking stock of ongoing programmes and comparing them against the risks, vulnerabilities and adaptation challenges identified by sectors and regions. This identified existing gaps between the two.