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Coupled ocean/atmosphere general circulation models (OA/GCMs) have been instrumental in showing the need for global action to curb anthropogenic emissions that cause climate change. However, it may be contested that these tools have been less helpful in informing how to adapt at regional and local-scales (Schiermeier, 2007). Given the legacy of past emissions and prospect of unavoidable climate change, the case for committing more financial and technical resources to adaptation is gaining ground (UNDP, 2007; Parry et al.,