localising vulnerability & adaptation assessments

Bani W. ArudovoUSP/EU GCCA

Vanuatu

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USP/EU Global Climate Change Alliance (GCCA)Funded by EU under the GCCA InitiativeImplemented by USP via Pacific Centre for

Environment and Sustainable Development (PACE-SD)

Objective: To develop and strengthen the capacity of Pacific ACP communities to adapt to c.change impacts

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Pacific locationOperates in 15 Pacific ACP countries

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Pilots in VanuatuLonamilo, M/bush, TannaTassiriki, Moso Is.Pele Is.

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OutlineVulnerability & AdaptationThe PACE-SD MethodThe localised version

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What is V&A Assessment?VC&AV&AC

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V&A AimsTo develop understanding of community

knowledge & attitude towards c/changeTo explore the current status of livelihood

resourcesTo identify the most prominent community

concerns and propose long term solutions for long-term sustainability

To identify the most feasible and culturally appropriate adaptation measure

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V&A ObjectivesTo gain insights into the vulnerability and

adaptive capacity of the community

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V&A – influencing factorsHow is it done?Where should it be done?Who should do it? (How many pple?)How long should it take?

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PACE-SD MethodologyField observationField assessmentFocus group discussionGroup workshop

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Rapid AssessmentLevel of community vulnerabilityLevel of adaptive capacity of the communityLevel of need of the communityLevel of interest of the communityFeasibility of project to undertake and

adequately address the adaptive actions

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Process of V&A Assessment proper

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Awareness & dialogue

Current status of livelihood

Solutions & priorities

Problems & causes

Different approachesSurveys – questionnairesParticipatory Rural Appraisal (PRA)

Focus group discussions

Informal interviews (storean)

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Information soughtLocationPopulationExisting infrastructure (status)

HousingRoadsGov. Services – schools, communication, health,

etc.,Geology/soilsFood source/crop typesIncome sourceGovernance system

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Infor. sought.....Land tenurePast project successExisting resource peopleWillingness to changeDisaster history (coping measures)Concerns/problems (root causes) & possible

solutionsPriority concern

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PRAResource mappingTime lineTransect walkSeasonal calendarVenn diagrammingProblem identification/prioritising Possible remedies

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PRAResource mappingTime lineTransect walkSeasonal calendarVenn diagrammingProblem identification/prioritising Possible remedies

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Walk will identify these

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PRAResource mappingTime lineTransect walkSeasonal calendarVenn diagrammingProblem identification/prioritising Possible remedies

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Lonamilo

Lamak

Lamapruan

Loulipang

Imaus

Lonkaut

Lounikpat

Lanarawia

Tanna Coffee

Apostolic Church

Schools

Dispensary

Nasituan

INIK

Vanwod

World Vision

Women’s Affairs

Tafea Province

PWD

Agriculture Dept

Livestock Dept

Environment Dept

Naiaras Council

Lands Dept

Rural Water Supply

Police

Forestry Dept

Tourism

NDMO

V&A – influencing factorsHow is it done?Where should it be done?Who should do it? (How many pple?)How long should it take?

The above will influence the quantity and quality of the information content

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