Pacific Climate Change Science

Cloud Nasara

2013

Red Cross Australian Government's Pacific-Australia Climate Change Science and Adaptation Planning (PACCSAP) Program

Video

"The islands of Vanuatu can experience very dry or very wet conditions as a result of El Nino and La Nina events. These conditions, along with extreme events like cyclones, can have serious impacts on water quality, food security, infrastructure (like houses and roads), livelihoods and health. However, good quality climate and weather information, warnings and forecasts can help us anticipate and prepare for changing risks. The Cloud Nasara animation and this tool kit aim to increase awareness of the science of El Nino and La Nina and their impacts. The tool kit also seeks to encourage discussion around how communities, schools, organisations, government departments and businesses in Vanuatu can access forecast information from the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-hazard Department (VMGD), pro-actively communicate and work together with other stakeholders, and take early action to prepare for future El Nino and La Nina events. Addressing the ups and downs of these events can also help adaptation to human-induced climate change. Transcript link under video."