ABSTRACT
This chapter explores the meaning and relevance of connective capacity for framing and agenda setting aimed at integrating climate adaptation in water governance policy. In general connective capacity is conceived as essential for realizing adaptive capacity in water governance, since dealing with climate and water is dealing with complex and uncertain developments. In 2007, the Dutch cabinet installed the Second Delta Committee, named after its famous predecessor, the Delta Committee, which was established after the dramatic storm surge of 1953 that killed 1,835 people. It views policy entrepreneurs as actors who advocate and seek to change policy by exploiting opportunities and employing strategies. The framing strategies as strategies aimed at managing perceptions and creating awareness and possible support for a particular presented frame. Rhetoric used by politicians can resemble political manipulation, which has negative connotations. Crises or focusing events are one of the most successful opportunities for advancing policy ideas.
