574 ITU‐T's Technical Reports and Specifications This proposal includes three stages. First the identification of all stakeholders involved, secondly the categorization of the listed stakeholders; and finally the development of a detailed analysis of selected stakeholders. This view could be applicable too in the process of introducing ICTs in climate adaptation plans. Urban actors are particularly vulnerable to the potential impacts of climate change can be identified as key stakeholders (CSIRO, 2009). Their vulnerability can be measured by taking into account the following parameters: exposure, sensitivity, potential impact and adaptive capacity to climate change. Their engagement in urban climate change adaptation strategies will ultimately depend on their level of vulnerability. Their role in urban climate change adaptation will vary based on the nature of each player's business, and on the city's specific needs (ALU, 2012). According to these considerations, a non‐exhaustive list of potentially relevant stakeholders can be identified as follows (CSIRO, 2009): Citizens or specific communities: these stakeholders are located in areas which are vulnerable on the basis of their location. National and regional governments: they are in charge of climate change adaptation policies on a country scope. Infrastructure management agencies and utility providers: they are responsible for the deployment of infrastructure and services that could be affected by climate change. Associations and non‐governmental organizations (NGOs): these associations and NGOs are involved in all initiatives that can influence society and facilitate the use and introduction of ICTs in cities‘ adaptation policies. ICT companies (Telecom Operators, Start‐ups, Software Companies): these companies are the providers of the global and integrated solutions for ICT services, including solutions for climate change adaptation in cities. In addition, they are responsible for the ICT infrastructure in the cities. International, regional and multilateral organizations: these include UN agencies and multilateral organizations. They may assert their authority as promoters of initiatives towards ICTs and climate change adaptation in cities. Urban planners: expertise provided by urban planners is important to better understand how to include ICTs into medium and long term city planning, as well as to consider urban complexities including present and future climate impacts and vulnerabilities in the city. Academia, research organizations and specialized bodies: these organizations and bodies can contribute in the process of including ICTs in adaptation policies, as they are familiar with innovative projects and environmental trends in cities. These stakeholders will have a role to play in one (or multiple) of the following areas, according to their expertise and experience. Urban planning: to identify the areas of a city which are most likely to be affected by the effects of climate change; Mobility: to monitor the status of the urban transportation infrastructures and issue early alerts; Infrastructures and construction (including ICT infrastructure): to promote safe building practices in areas of high risks, to monitor the status of infrastructures and buildings and issue early alerts; Energy: to ensure continuing energy supply in emergency situations;