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The objective of an Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan process is to generate a robust planning baseline to inform the identification of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) options for strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of communities to the impacts of climate change and other direct anthropogenic impacts. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of Phase 2a and 2b activities that contribute towards the ESRAM for Wiawi (on Malekula Island), with other reports providing similar overviews for the communities of Laone (Pentecost Island) and Tenmaru and South West Bay (on Malekula Island) (see Figure 1). As such this report provides a: 1. Synthesis of data and lines of evidence for Wiawi extracted from the main report. 2. Detailed options assessments specific to Wiawi. 3. Implementation considerations.

The objective of an Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) process is to generate a robust planning baseline to inform the identification of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) options for strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of communities to the impacts of climate change and other direct anthropogenic impacts. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of Phase 2a and 2b activities that contribute towards the Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan for Tenmaru (on Malekula Island), with other reports providing similar overviews for the communities of Laone (Pentecost Island) and Southwest Bay and Wiawi (on Malekula Island).

The objective of an Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) process is to generate a robust planning baseline to inform the identification of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) options for strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of communities to the impacts of climate change and other direct anthropogenic impacts. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of Phase 2a and 2b activities that contribute towards the Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan for North Pentecost (Laone village), with other reports providing similar overviews for the communities of Tenmaru, Wiawi, and South West Bay (on Malekula Island).

The objective of an Ecosystem and Socio-economic Resilience Analysis and Mapping (ESRAM) process is to generate a robust planning baseline to inform the identification of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) options for strengthening the socio-ecological resilience of communities to the impacts of climate change and other direct anthropogenic impacts. The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview of Phase 2a and 2b activities that contribute towards the Integrated Ecosystem Management Plan for South West Bay (on Malekula Island), with other reports providing similar overviews for the communities of Laone (Pentecost Island) and Tenmaru and Wiawi (on Malekula Island).

The Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) provides short (weather) and medium (Climate) term forecasts and warning to the people of Vanuatu. However medium terms forecasts (Climate Information Services) struggle to find its intended destination and audience, resulting in the practical application of Climate Information Services at the community level being limited if not nonexistent.

VanKIRAP's inaugural quarterly newsletter for 2025 - a platform to celebrate milestones, foster connections and champion resilience in the face of climate change. Together with the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD), VanKIRAP continues to support transformative advancements that empower communities and enhance preparedness across our beautiful archipelago.

The training participants were guided on the basic tools for working with spatial data, all the participants were able to complete the hands-on exercise and pro-duced basic maps, some of which are displayed in the appendix. These maps are evidence to demonstrate participants practical understanding to produce GIS outputs and its key elements.

Variability in rainfall and cyclone activity is strongly a􀄫ected by the South Pacific Convergence 􀁿one (SPC􀁿) and the El Ni􀅹o Southern Oscillation (ENSO). In El Ni􀅹o years, the SPC􀁿 moves north-east in the western tropical Pacific, leading to drier conditions and fewer cyclones over Vanuatu. In La Ni􀅹a years, the SPC􀁿 moves south-west, leading to wetter conditions and more cyclones over Vanuatu.

Vanuatu has a warmer and wetter season from November to April and a slightly cooler and drier season from May to October.

This report is describes work completed by the CSIRO Climate Science Centre as specified in the VanKIRAP CSIRO DP Agreement and associated scope of work relating to activity 1,2,4. This report also serves as a technical reference and resource document for other users such as government officials, private sector, consultants, academia, NGOs and donor agencies who have background knowledge about climate change and climate projections as relates to sea level rise, coastal inundation and associated hazards